Stint
mediumNeutral toneSTINT
verb
Definition
to be sparing or limit supply of (verb); a fixed period of work (noun)
Memory hook
STINT: sounds like a 'SQUINT' of supply — a miser SQUINTS at the budget and STINTS on everything, doling out crumbs.
Word roots
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Examples
“They refused to stint on their daughter's education, sacrificing everything else.”
“The host did not stint on the wine, refilling glasses all night.”
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“They refused to ______ on their daughter's education, sacrificing everything else.”
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GRE Tip
Stint is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "skimp" or "scrimp" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "lavish".
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