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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
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| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| rightful | just |
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| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
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