GRE Word List

SKIMP

skimpy

The meaning of the word skimp is skimpy.

Random words

WordMeaning
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
dissonancelack of agreement
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
severto put or keep apart : divide
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
spoofdeceive
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification