Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.

When the lady answered the knock at her door she found a _____________ (destitute) man.

indigent

The most appropriate synonym of the word "destitute" to fill in the blank is indigent.

• Destitute means lacking the means of subsistence; totally impoverished.
• Indigent means lacking the necessities of life; very poor.

The other words do not have the same meaning as "destitute".

• Replete means full or satisfied.
• Polite means having or showing good manners.
• Greedy means wanting more than one needs or deserves.