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
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
adjacentnot distant : nearby
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
inflateddistended with air or gas