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miser

/ˈmaɪzər/
mi · ser ˈmaɪ · zər
English Definition
n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge
中文释义
守财奴，吝啬鬼
Significado en Español
avaro, tacaño
한국어 뜻
구두쇠, 인색한 사람
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người hà tiện, keo kiệt
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Example Sentence

The old miser refused to spend any money on himself.

老守财奴拒绝为自己花任何钱。

Synonyms
scrooge penny-pincher skinflint
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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”?

  1. A Spendthrift
  2. B Philanthropist
  3. C Hoarder
  4. D Impecunious
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C — Hoarder. “miser” means n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old ______ hoarded every coin and refused to spend a single penny.

  1. A spender
  2. B donor
  3. C miser
  4. D giver
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C — miser. “miser” means n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge

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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.

How do you use “miser” in a sentence?

The old miser refused to spend any money on himself. (老守财奴拒绝为自己花任何钱。)

What are synonyms for “miser”?

scrooge, penny-pincher, skinflint — all close in meaning to miser (n. stingy person; penny-pincher; scrooge).

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.

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