GRE Word List
IMPRUDENT
lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
The meaning of the word imprudent is lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontocracy | government ruled by old people |
| connoisseur | person competent to act as a judge of art, etc. (whose judgments are respected); a lover of an art |
| adapt | make or become suitable for a specific use; alter; modify; adjust; N. adaptation: act of adapting; composition recast into a new form; Ex. The play is an adaption of a short novel. |
| alluvial | pertaining to soil deposits left by running water |
| preponderance | superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant |
| disgruntle | make discontented |
| inconsequential | insignificant; unimportant |
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
| regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
| sever | separate; cut off (a part) from a whole; break up (a relationship); N. severance; CF. severance pay: extra pay given an employee upon leaving a position |
