GRE Word List

PAUCITY

smallness of number : fewness

The meaning of the word paucity is smallness of number : fewness.

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WordMeaning
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
desperatehaving lost hope
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger