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
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
encumberweigh down
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
constituenta member of a constituency
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
dawdleto spend time idly