intransitive verb to save money in every possible way; be extremely frugal.She scrimped and saved until she had enough money to buy a car.I hope I get this new job, because I’m…
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utility
noun the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness.A computer is a machine with great utility.His daughter doubted the utility of learning multiplication tables when a person could simply use a calculator.The…
grubby
adjective 1. dirty or unkempt.My hands felt grubby, so I had to go and wash them.Take off those grubby boots before you come into the house. 2. infested with grubs. See the full entry
quench
transtive verb 1. to satisfy (a desire such as thirst).The cold water quenched my thirst. 2. to extinguish or put out (a fire).The terrifying blaze was not easily quenched. See the full…
chum
noun (informal) a close or intimate friend; pal.He’s one of my old chums from school. intransitive verb to have or form a close friendship. See the full entry