miser
/ˈmaɪzər/
mi · ser
ˈmaɪ · zər
English Definition
n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge
Significado en Español
avaro, tacaño
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người hà tiện, keo kiệt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
miser (stingy, Latin) → stingy person.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “miser”?
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A
Spendthrift
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B
Philanthropist
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C
Hoarder
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D
Impecunious
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C — Hoarder.
“miser” means n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge
Common questions about “miser”
What does “miser” mean?
miser — n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge. In Chinese: 守财奴，吝啬鬼.
How do you pronounce “miser”?
miser is pronounced /ˈmaɪzər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mi · ser.
Is “miser” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. miser appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “miser”?
miser (stingy, Latin) → stingy person.
