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
retractto draw back or in
canarda false or unfounded report or story
seemlygood-looking
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laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
longevitya long duration of individual life
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
sentinelsentry
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil