GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

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

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WordMeaning
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
portlydignified
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution