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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fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
ariaair
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
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conversanthaving knowledge or experience
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