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
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
politypolitical organization
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
evoketo call forth or up: such as
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
fructifyto bear fruit
remittancea sum of money remitted
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
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