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
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
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opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
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sybaritevoluptuary