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
catechismoral instruction
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress