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
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
endueprovide
pugilistfighter
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish