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penurious

adjective

/pəˈnjʊəriəs/

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

poor, impoverished, destitute, needy, stingy

rich, wealthy, affluent

penurious state, penurious family, penurious lifestyle, penurious conditions

Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

relating to the methods and practice of teaching

Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

inclined to avoid conflict; friendly and non-violent in nature