GRE Word List
SCANTY
limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
The meaning of the word scanty is limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |