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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agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
nethersituated down or below : lower
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
acmethe highest point or stage
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recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious