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.

Random words

WordMeaning
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
raspto rub with something rough
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money