Vocabulary Entry

poor

|adjective • noun • verb

adjective

Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal.

Example Sentences

"He grew up in a poor neighborhood."

"The charity aims to help poor families."

"She felt poor in spirit after the loss."

noun

Example Sentences

"The organization provides food for the poor."

"He volunteers his time to help the poor."

"Many poor struggle to access basic necessities."

verb

Example Sentences

"The financial crisis could poor many families."

"Policies that favor the rich can poor the middle class."

"The drought has poored several communities."