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 |
|---|---|
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| heed | to pay attention |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |