GRE Word List

MISERLY

of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser

The meaning of the word miserly is of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser.

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WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
trekto make one's way arduously
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
overweeningarrogant
boorpeasant
redressto set right : remedy
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
encircleto form a circle around : surround
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy