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
gistessence; main point; substance
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
hierarchya division of angels
grottocave
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
ruffiana brutal person : bully