GRE Word List
DEARTH
scarcity that makes dear
The meaning of the word dearth is scarcity that makes dear.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
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| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| accessible | capable of being reached |
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| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
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