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
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
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queruloushabitually complaining
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sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
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archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses