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
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
equityjustice according to natural law or right
tyrannyoppressive power
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself