Prodigal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈprɒd.ɪ.gəl/ (adj)
wasting money recklessly, spending money wastefully, reckless, dissolute, extravagant, spendthrift, profligate, lavish, imprudent, uncontrolled
You can head off ungrateful behavior by talking to your prodigal child before a birthday party or holiday where gifts are given. Discuss the fact that gifts cost money and that people often spend a lot of time thinking about what to buy. Remind them that the gift giver is usually excited to see them open the gift.
So, responding with an ungrateful attitude could be really hurtful. Getting them to see the money and effort someone else puts into a gift helps them appreciate it a little more. And, it is more likely they will respond with a more grateful heart.
Source: https://www.verywellfamily.com
Antonyms: frugal, cautious, thrifty, prudent
Noun: prodigality
Adverb: prodigally
