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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |