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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WordMeaning
sentinelsentry
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
elusivetending to elude: such as
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness