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
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
immobilitynot moving : motionless
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
distantseparated in space : away
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness