GRE Word List
PROFUSION
lavish expenditure : extravagance
The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.
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| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
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| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
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| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
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| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |