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
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
residualremainder
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
cemeterya burial ground
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
maledictioncurse