GRE Word List
DEARTH
scarcity that makes dear
The meaning of the word dearth is scarcity that makes dear.
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|---|---|
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
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| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
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| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
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