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
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
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quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
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supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery