1. indigence /'ɪndɪdʒəns/ n. 贫穷

By hard work, many people have raised themselves from indigence to wealth.

许多人通过辛勤的劳动，从贫困变得富裕。

2. economize /ɪ'kɒnəmaɪz/ vi. 节省开支；节俭

Housewives can economize by buying their milk in gallon containers.

家庭主妇可以购买加仑装的牛奶从而节省开支。

3. impoverish /ɪm'pɒvərɪʃ/ vi. 使赤贫

The increase in dues is only 10 cents. It will not impoverish any member.

会费只增加10美分，不会使任何会员变穷的。

4. destitute /ˈdestɪtju:t/ adj. 缺乏的；穷困的

The severe earthquake killed hundreds of people and left thousands destitute.

强烈的地震使数百人罹难，留下数千人穷苦无依。

5. frugal /'fru:ɡl/ adj. 1.不足的 2.节省的

The old man had nothing to eat but bread and cheese; yet he offered to share this frugal meal with his visitor.

那个老人只有干酪和面包可吃，但是他主动把并不充足的食物与客人共享。