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

WordMeaning
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
tawnyof the color tawny
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
recipientone that receives : receiver
preamblean introductory statement
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking