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

WordMeaning
kismetfate
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
compulsivehaving power to compel