The adjective "impecunious" describes someone without money, using Scrooge's false claim of being too impecunious to give alms as an example.
L'adjectif "impecunious" (sans le sou, pauvre) signifie sans argent.
| Word | impecunious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | without money. |
| Sentence | Though Scrooge claimed he was too impecunious to give alms, he easily could have afforded to be charitable. |
Tags: psat
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