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Vocabulary Entry
prodigal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; extravagant.
Example Sentences
"The prodigal son returned home after squandering his inheritance."
"Her prodigal habits led to significant debt."
"They lived a prodigal lifestyle, hosting lavish parties every week."
N
noun
A person who spends money or resources wastefully; one who is reckless in their spending.
Example Sentences
"The prodigal was welcomed back with open arms by his family."
"Some saw him as a prodigal, always returning with new debts."
"Her brother was known as the family's prodigal, often borrowing money without repaying it."