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
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
knottymarked by or full of knots
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: