GRE Word List

DEARTH

scarcity that makes dear

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

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whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
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masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
politypolitical organization
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
concurto express agreement
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned