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
raspyharsh
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
derelictionan intentional abandonment
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
unkemptnot combed
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
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