* Simple: The earthquake left many people destitute, without homes or belongings.
* Figurative: After years of financial mismanagement, the company was left destitute, unable to pay its employees.
* Specific: The war-torn country was filled with destitute families, struggling to survive on meager rations.
* Contrastive: Despite his wealth, he lived a simple life, refusing to leave anyone destitute in his community.