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
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
overblownpast the prime of bloom