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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
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| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| raspy | harsh |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
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