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
sluggarda habitually lazy person
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
dozeto sleep lightly
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat