GRE Word List
PARSIMONY
the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
The meaning of the word parsimony is the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| encumber | weigh down |
| portly | dignified |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |