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
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
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swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
grumbleto mutter in discontent
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
beleaguerbesiege
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless