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).

Random words

WordMeaning
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
naivetea naive remark or action
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat