GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
vertexthe top of the head
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
deferput off
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant