GRE Word List
PROSPEROUS
successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
The meaning of the word prosperous is successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misconstrue | interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge |
| parsimony | stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious |
| simper | smirk; smile in a silly way; smile affectedly |
| befuddle | confuse thoroughly |
| pervert | corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural |
| curtail | shorten; reduce |
| germane | pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate |
| wince | move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body. |
| engender | cause; produce; give rise to |
| perfidious | treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery |