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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
atypicalnot typical : irregular
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
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pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality