GRE Word List

HEEDLESS

not taking heed : inconsiderate

The meaning of the word heedless is not taking heed : inconsiderate.

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waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
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