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.

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WordMeaning
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
recountto relate in detail : narrate
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
retortto pay or hurl back : return
unsavoryinsipid
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
caterto provide a supply of food