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penurious

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having only a small amount of money or resources; economically struggling.

    - "He lived a penurious life, barely making ends meet."
    - "Despite her penurious circumstances, she managed to donate to charity."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with penurious
pernicious , precious , renuncious
Variants
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penurious , penuriously , penuriousness , penuriousnesses
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'penus' meaning 'scanty' or 'meagre'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'penurious' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. In some dialects, the word 'penurious' can be used as a noun to refer to a poor person.

Related Concepts
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  1. impoverished: Synonym of penurious, meaning having a very low income or few resources.

  2. miserable: Related concept, as both penurious and miserable describe a state of suffering or hardship, but penurious specifically refers to a lack of resources.

Culture
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Penurious has been used in literature and art to depict characters or situations of poverty and hardship.

How to Memorize "penurious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person living in a small, cramped dwelling with few possessions and a constant struggle to make ends meet.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'penurious' with the image of a beggar or someone holding out a cup for change.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter 'P' in penurious stands for 'penniless'.

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To help you remember the word 'penurious', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: First, break down the word 'penurious' into smaller parts, 'pen' and 'urious'. 'Pen' is a common word that can be associated with writing, and 'urious' might remind you of the word 'curious'. Now, think of someone who is extremely frugal or stingy with their pens, using them only when absolutely necessary - this person can be described as 'penurious'.

2. Visualize the meaning: Imagine a scene where a 'penurious' person is writing with a single pen, carefully rationing its use, and refusing to buy a new one until the old one is completely worn out. This visual image will help you remember the meaning of the word 'penurious'.

3. Create a mnemonic: Create a mnemonic sentence that incorporates the word 'penurious'. For example, 'The penurious miser refused to buy a new pen, even when his old one ran out of ink.'

4. Practice using the word: Try using the word 'penurious' in a sentence. This will help reinforce the meaning and spelling of the word in your memory.

5. Review regularly: Review the word 'penurious' regularly to keep it fresh in your memory. You can do this by making flashcards, using a spaced repetition app, or simply testing yourself on the word's spelling and meaning.

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