indigent
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Extremely poor, lacking basic necessities.
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Which word fits the gap? "The clinic offers free care to _____ patients."
Answer: indigent
In your own words, what does "indigent" mean?
Extremely poor, lacking basic necessities.
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