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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factiousof or relating to faction: such as
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
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pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
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