Lavish
mediumPositive toneLAV-ish
adjective
Definition
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Memory hook
LAV-ISH: Like a LAVATORY overflowing with luxury -- extravagant and abundant.
Word roots
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Examples
“They threw a lavish party for their anniversary.”
“The palace featured lavish decorations and furnishings.”
Test yourself
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“They threw a ______ party for their anniversary.”
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lavish
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GRE Tip
Lavish is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "luxurious" or "extravagant" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "austere".
Related GRE Words
opulent
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
sumptuous
Splendid and expensive-looking
excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
profligate
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
glut
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
inundation
An overwhelming abundance; a flood
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