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
figmentsomething made up or contrived
heedto pay attention
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excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
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pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
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riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head