GRE Word List
FRUGALITY
thrift; economy; ADJ. frugal: practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive
The meaning of the word frugality is thrift; economy; ADJ. frugal: practicing economy; costing little; inexpensive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overture | musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace |
| crest | top (as of a hill or wave); showy feathers on the head of a bird |
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| knit | contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks. |
| circumspect | prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought |
| unprecedented | having no previous example; novel; unparalleled |
| anarchy | absence of governing body; state of disorder |
| volley | simultaneous discharge of a number of shots; V. |
| subdue | less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger |
| resort | turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N. |