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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whittle | a large knife |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| slew | a large number |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| engender | beget |