GRE Word List
PENURY
a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
The meaning of the word penury is a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money).
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|---|---|
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
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| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
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| haven | harbor |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |