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
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
dementedmad
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
siftto put through a sieve
shoveto push along