CEFR C2

penury

noun

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor; destitution.

Examples

Many people in the developing world live in conditions of abject penury.
Despite his former wealth, he died in penury, having gambled away his entire fortune.

Synonyms: poverty, destitution, indigence, impoverishment

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penury (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnjʊri/

Definition

The state of being extremely poor; destitution.

Examples

Many people in the developing world live in conditions of abject penury.
Despite his former wealth, he died in penury, having gambled away his entire fortune.
The charity works to alleviate penury and provide basic necessities to those in need.

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