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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ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
blareto sound loud and strident
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
gibeto utter taunting words
serenitythe quality or state of being serene