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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hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
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invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
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