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Parsimonious

/pˌɑrsəˈmoʊniəs/
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(adj) Unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely frugal or stingy.

The parsimonious landlord refused to replace even a broken heater.
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The ____ millionaire refused to donate to charity.

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