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
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
heedto pay attention
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal