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
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
slackento make less active : slow up
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
groucha fit of bad temper
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated