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 |
|---|---|
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| grotto | cave |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |