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.

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WordMeaning
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inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
jesta joking or mocking remark
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nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position