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.

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WordMeaning
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
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bedraggleto wet thoroughly
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zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
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knottymarked by or full of knots