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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
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| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |