GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

The meaning of the word dearth is scarcity that makes dear.

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WordMeaning
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly