GRE Word List

HEEDLESS

not taking heed : inconsiderate

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

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WordMeaning
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
stemthe main trunk of a plant
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
ligneousof or resembling wood
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
enraptureto fill with delight