GRE Word List
PROFUSION
lavish expenditure : extravagance
The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reverberate | reflect |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |