GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

The meaning of the word profusion is lavish expenditure : extravagance.

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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
dissentto withhold assent or approval