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Wastrel

Definition: A wasteful or idle person who squanders resources irresponsibly.

Examples:

1. Noun: In the novel, the protagonist's brother is portrayed as a wastrel, constantly wasting his inheritance on lavish parties.
2. Noun: The country's economy suffered due to the corrupt government officials who were wastrels, embezzling public funds for personal gain.
3. Adjective: The wastrel habits of the company led to significant financial losses, resulting in layoffs and an uncertain future.
4. Adjective: The local community despised the wastrel lifestyle of the wealthy vacationers, who would come every summer solely to gamble away their fortunes.

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