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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |