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prodigal
Prodigal describes spending money carelessly and foolishly. (adjective)
An example of prodigal is buying very expensive cars and homes.
Prodigal describes a person who left home, often under bad terms, and who then has a long-awaited and much celebrated return home. (noun)
An example of prodigal is a son who comes home to make peace with his father after a ten year fight.
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