GRE Word List

PROSPEROUS

auspicious

The meaning of the word prosperous is auspicious.

Random words

WordMeaning
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
coalesceto grow together
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
homilya usually short sermon