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penury

noun

/ˈpɛnjʊri/

Meaning

extreme poverty or destitution

He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.

poverty, destitution, deprivation, need, hardship

wealth, prosperity, affluence

live in penury, escape penury, extreme penury, penury-stricken

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the quality of being eloquent

The state of having power, control, or influence over others.

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

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