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
prepossessingcreating prejudice
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered