GRE Word List

TIGHTWAD

a close or miserly person

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
detonationthe action or process of detonating
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
figmentsomething made up or contrived
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire