penurious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Extremely poor, or unwilling to spend money.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ landlord refused to fix even basic repairs."
Answer: penurious
In your own words, what does "penurious" mean?
Extremely poor, or unwilling to spend money.
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