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
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale