GRE Word List

TIGHTWAD

a close or miserly person

The meaning of the word tightwad is a close or miserly person.

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WordMeaning
pento shut in or as if in a pen
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
appurtenancesaccessory objects