1. Inadequate, meager, inferior, characterized by poverty, without material possession: The critics agreed that the singer at the concert was a poor and inferior choice.

The living conditions for the refugees in the large city were poor and very unsatisfactory.

The children felt very poor because they did not have the latest TV model.

2. Not good in quality or condition; bad: Harry's poor state of health makes it impossible for him to find a job.

The driver couldn't see the road sign because of his poor and feeble vision.

3. Referring to someone or something as to show sympathy: Leave the poor man alone, because he can't help it if he can't walk faster.

I wonder how those poor birds find food during the winter when the snow covers everything.

To study intently, to meditate upon something in a steady manner: The scholarship candidate was determined to pore over her notes before the examination.

Ernest sat quietly in the comfortable chair in order to pore over the sad news from home.

1. To precipitate hard and consistently: The weather prediction is that the rain will pour down for about three hours.
2. To flow or to dispense from a container: The maid was careful to pour the tea from the pot into the new cups.
3. To give uninhibited expression to: The two friends agreed to meet and to pour out their concerns to each other.
4. To come continuously: Compliments about the new fashion designs seemed to pour in every day.