GRE Word List

DESTITUTE

lacking something needed or desirable

The meaning of the word destitute is lacking something needed or desirable.

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WordMeaning
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
mishapan unfortunate accident
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships