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
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
avowto declare assuredly
recuperateto get back : regain
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
ensconceshelter