GRE Word List

TIGHTWAD

a close or miserly person

The meaning of the word tightwad is a close or miserly person.

Random words

WordMeaning
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
lanknot well filled out : slender
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
nourishmentfood
overthrowoverturn
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")