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
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully