GRE Word List

PAUCITY

smallness of number : fewness

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

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WordMeaning
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
ensconceshelter
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
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torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
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