GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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WordMeaning
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
dapperneat and trim in appearance
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity