adjective · Medium SAT word

    Prodigal

    wasteful; a recklessly extravagant consumer

    Prodigal in a sentence

    The prodigal son spent his entire inheritance in just one year.

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    Vocabulary like prodigal appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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