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
facadethe front of a building
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
darta light spear
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action