GRE Word List

TIGHTWAD

a close or miserly person

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

Random words

WordMeaning
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
ariaair
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community