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
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
recitala detailed account : enumeration
lampoonsatire
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
wreakbring about
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed