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
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
cursiverunning
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel