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
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
slackento make less active : slow up
sentinelsentry