GRE Word List
DESTITUTE
lacking something needed or desirable
The meaning of the word destitute is lacking something needed or desirable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |