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
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
franticemotionally out of control
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view