GRE Word List
DESTITUTE
lacking something needed or desirable
The meaning of the word destitute is lacking something needed or desirable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| purge | to clear of guilt |