penniless
/ˈpɛnɪləs/
pen · ni · less
ˈpɛn · ɪ · ləs
English Definition
adj. having no money
Significado en Español
sin dinero, pobre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không một xu dính túi, nghèo rớt mồng tơi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “penniless”:
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A
destitute
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B
wealthy
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C
affluent
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D
prosperous
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A — destitute.
“penniless” means adj. having no money
Common questions about “penniless”
What does “penniless” mean?
penniless — adj. having no money. In Chinese: 身无分文的.
How do you pronounce “penniless”?
penniless is pronounced /ˈpɛnɪləs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pen · ni · less.
Is “penniless” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. penniless appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
