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
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
beelinea straight direct course
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
outlooka place offering a view