GRE Word List

PAUCITY

smallness of number : fewness

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

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WordMeaning
congruentcongruous
degradationthe act or process of degrading
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
overwhelmupset
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord