GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
florescencea state or period of flourishing
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claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
migrantone that migrates: such as
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity