GRE Word List
PAUCITY
smallness of number : fewness
The meaning of the word paucity is smallness of number : fewness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| finery | ornament |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
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| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |