GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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WordMeaning
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
piedof two or more colors in blotches
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach