GRE Word List

PROVIDENT

frugal

The meaning of the word provident is frugal.

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WordMeaning
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
equipoisea state of equilibrium
detachedstanding by itself : separate
faunaanimal life
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
serebeing dried and withered
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
precipicea very steep or overhanging place