GRE Word List

IMPROVIDENT

not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future

The meaning of the word improvident is not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future.

Random words

WordMeaning
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
passepast one's prime
poreto gaze intently
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments