Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
penury
IPA transcription: [p'ɛnjʊɹi]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
indigence, need, penury, pauperism, pauperization
Meaning:
a state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless"
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