GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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WordMeaning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
recuperateto get back : regain
parryto ward off a weapon or blow