GRE Word List
THRIFTY
given to or marked by economy and good management
The meaning of the word thrifty is given to or marked by economy and good management.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nurture | training |
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| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| forebears | ancestor |
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| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
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