GRE Word List

DESTITUTE

lacking something needed or desirable

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

Random words

WordMeaning
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small