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
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
disclaimto make a disclaimer
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
concorda state of agreement : harmony
hideto put out of sight : secrete
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group