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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|---|---|
| parquet | to furnish with a floor of parquet |
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| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
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| legerdemain | sleight of hand |