GRE Word List

SKINFLINT

a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser

The meaning of the word skinflint is a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser.

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WordMeaning
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
piedof two or more colors in blotches
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due