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Word: curmudgeon

Definition: churlish, miserly individual; bad-tempered old person


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::: prong - pointed projecting part
::: miscellany - mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
::: permeable - that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
::: repeal - revoke; annul
::: marginal - of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
::: pessimism - belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
::: hallowed - blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
::: palatial - of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
::: reprobation - severe disapproval; CF. approbation
::: giddy - light-hearted; not serious; frivolous; dizzy; causing dizziness; Ex. giddy youth; Ex. giddy climb/height