GRE Word List

PROVIDENT

frugal

The meaning of the word provident is frugal.

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ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
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