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Term: Paupous

Description:

Paupous is an adjective that refers to something or someone that is extremely poor, destitute, or impoverished. It can also describe a state of extreme scarcity or lacking.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective: Describing extreme poverty or destitution.
• The paupous family struggled to make ends meet with their limited income.
• In some developing nations, there are paupous communities that lack even the basic necessities of life.
2. Adjective: Indicating a state of extreme scarcity or lacking.
• The paupous resources of the war-torn country hindered its ability to rebuild.
• Due to the paupous job market, finding employment after graduation was challenging.

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