What does 'poverty' mean?

[Raggy]

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #168 "Poverty in the US: living standards expressions", question 2

Poverty is a major problem in America -- and one that is extremely difficult to ..........

(a) decide
(b) resolve
(c) determine
(d) restore

Business Idiom in English, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #168 "Poverty in the US: living standards expressions", answer 2

Poverty is a major problem in America -- and one that is extremely difficult to resolve.

Correct answer: (b) resolve
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i wont the meaning of single word 'poverty'

Raggy

[Conchita]

Here is an online dictionary definition for poverty.

[Ahmadov]

Poverty is the main suffering of millions of people mainly in Africa, Asia and South America. This is lack of access to livelihood, education, health etc...
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[Issa]

can i use "decide" in this sentence?
i wrong? why?
could you explain to me?

[Conchita]

No, 'decide' doesn't fit in the test sentence. To decide is to make up your mind (to do something).

[Issa]

Thanks for your answer!