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
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
receptiveable or inclined to receive
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
privyprivate
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
ruminantan animal that chews the cud