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
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
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boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
patentopen to public inspection
invoketo petition for help or support
meandera winding path or course
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation