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 |
|---|---|
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| panoramic | of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |