Thrifty
easyPositive toneTHRIF-tee
adjective
Definition
Using money and resources carefully; frugal
Memory hook
Shopping at THRIFT stores to save money — thrifty means wisely frugal.
Examples
“Her thrifty habits helped her save for retirement.”
“The thrifty shopper always looked for bargains.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Her ______ habits helped her save for retirement.”
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thrifty
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GRE Tip
Thrifty is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "frugal" or "economical" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "profligate".
Related GRE Words
frugal
Sparing or economical with regard to money or food
tightfisted
Not willing to spend or give much money; stingy
closefisted
Unwilling to spend money; miserly
miserly
Of or characteristic of a miser; stingy and hoarding wealth
niggardly
Not generous; stingy (note: no racial connection despite sound)
parsimonious
Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
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