GRE Word List

PROVIDENT

frugal

The meaning of the word provident is frugal.

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WordMeaning
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
rigto fit out with rigging
gistessence; main point; substance
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs