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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| spoof | deceive |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |