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
auroraldawn
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
overweeningarrogant
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
precipicea very steep or overhanging place