prodigy.ppt

1、prodigy prdj, -ji noun -es,Etymology: Latin prodigium omen, portent, monster, from prod- (variant of pro- before) + -igium (akin to aio I say),1. a) archaic : something out of the usual course of nature (as an eclipse or meteor) that is a portent : omen, sign,b) : something extraordinary or inexplic

2、able : one that is abnormal or monstrous ,2. : one that excites admiration or wonder: as a) : an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or instance - often used with of,prodigious prdijs, pr- adjective,Etymology: Latin prodigiosus, from prodigium omen, portent, monster + -osus -o

3、us - more at prodigy synonym: monstrous,1. a) obsolete : having the nature of an omen : portentous b) archaic : having the appearance of a prodigy : abnormal, strange,2. : exciting amazement or wonder : causing one to marvel : amazing ,3. : extraordinary in bulk, extent, quantity, or degree : enormo

4、us, immense, vast ,prodigiously,adverb : in a prodigious manner : amazingly, extremely ,I prodigal prdgl, -dg- adjective,Etymology: Latin prodigus prodigal (from prodigere to drive away, squander, from prod- - variant of pro- forward, forth + -igere, from agere to drive),1. : given to reckless extra

5、vagance : unrestrained in spending or using up ones means ,2. : characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish 3. : profusely liberal : giving or yielding abundantly : luxuriant ,II prodigal noun -s,1. a) : one who spends or gives lavishly : one who is foolishly extravagant : spendthrift, squanderer ,b) : a repentant wastrel 2. : one adjudged legally incompetent to manage his property or to incur debts because of a propensity to waste his capital,III prodig