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Miser

Noun

1. a person who hoards wealth and is unwilling to spend money

Sample Sentence: The miser wouldn't even buy a new pair of shoes despite having a substantial fortune.

Noun

2. a stingy or frugal person

Sample Sentence: My uncle is such a miser that he never treats anyone to a meal.

Noun

3. a person who is extremely reluctant to part with or use something

Sample Sentence: Sarah is a miser when it comes to lending her books to others.

Adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of a miser

Sample Sentence: The miserly old man lived in a dilapidated house and refused to repair it.

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