GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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WordMeaning
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
esteemthe regard in which one is held
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution