GRE Word List

DESTITUTE

lacking something needed or desirable

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

Random words

WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
collateto compare critically
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
generateto bring into existence: such as
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland