Multiple choice Directions: Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Destitute penniless affluent dire straits distress beggar Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Destitute means extremely poor or lacking basic necessities. Affluent is the opposite - having plenty of money or being wealthy. Penniless, dire straits, distress, and beggar are all synonyms of destitute (all relate to poverty or lack).