GRE Word List

CURMUDGEON

a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man

The meaning of the word curmudgeon is a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man.

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cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
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tentativenot fully worked out or developed
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
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exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
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entrancepower or permission to enter : admission