GRE Word List

PROSPEROUS

auspicious

The meaning of the word prosperous is auspicious.

Random words

WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
depositiona testifying especially before a court
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
paradigmexample