prodigal

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of prodigal with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

prodigal

(adjective)

Meaning

wastefully extravagant or lavish

Example

"The prodigal son returned home after many years of reckless spending."

Synonyms

extravagantsquandering

Antonyms

frugalthrifty