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
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
finishto come to an end : terminate
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger