GRE Word List
CURMUDGEON
churlish, miserly individual; bad-tempered old person
The meaning of the word curmudgeon is churlish, miserly individual; bad-tempered old person.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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generality | vague statement; general statement which is not detailed; quality of being general; greater part; most; Ex. generality of people |
impinge | infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives. |
distort | twist out of shape; give a false account of; misrepresent; N. distortion |
disheveled | untidy (of hair or clothing); V. dishevel |
raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
residue | remainder; balance |
castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
heterodox | (of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional |
prune | cut away; trim |
proletarian | member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages) |