GRE Word List

PROFUSION

lavish expenditure : extravagance

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

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WordMeaning
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
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holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
pursea small bag for money
esteemthe regard in which one is held
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
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