GRE Word List

SPENDTHRIFT

a person who spends improvidently or wastefully

The meaning of the word spendthrift is a person who spends improvidently or wastefully.

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WordMeaning
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power