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 |
|---|---|
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| auroral | dawn |
| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |