savage, a. [uncivilized], [barbarous]; [ferocious], [ravenous], [fierce], untamed; [brutal], fell, truculent, [implacable], [atrocious], [ferocious], [inhuman].
savage, n. [barbarian]; [cannibal].
savages, n. pl. Associated words: agriology, agriologist.
save, v. [rescue], deliver, [redeem]; [preserve], [conserve], [keep]; [reserve], [hoard], garner; [economize], [husband]; [spare], obviate, [prevent], forefend, [shield], [protect].
save, prep.or conj. except, excepting, reserving.
saving, a. preserving, redemptory, redeeming; preservative, conservative; [frugal], [thrifty], [economical], provident, [sparing], [choice], [chary]. Antonyms: [lavish], [extravagant], [prodigal], unthrifty, profuse, [wasteful].
saving, n. treasure, [hoard], [reserve]; exception, reservation, [salvation], [rescue], [redemption], [deliverance]; preservation, [conservation]; salvage.
savingness, n. [frugality], parsimony, [thrift], providence, [economy], chariness. Antonyms: [extravagance], prodigality, improvidence.
savory, a. gustable, palatable, [toothsome], [fragrant]. Antonyms: [unsavory], impalatable.
savvy, v. (Slang) [understand], [comprehend].--n. [understanding], [comprehension].