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Poverty

/pˈɑvərti/
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(noun) The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

Rye was called the grain of poverty.
We want freedom from poverty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The charity worked to alleviate ____ by providing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

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