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
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
dowseto plunge into water
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain