noun excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess.As their uncle’s parsimony was well known, his generous gifts came as a great surprise. See the full entry

noun a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. The matriarch had made her decision, and her husband and sons were obliged to obey. See…

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intransitive verb to make a mistake.She was very particular about choosing gifts, and she rarely erred in her judgment. See the full entry

noun the act of allying or condition of being allied.His parents were not happy about his alliance with this strange girl. See the full entry