GRE Word List
THRIFTY
given to or marked by economy and good management
The meaning of the word thrifty is given to or marked by economy and good management.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| unsavory | insipid |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |