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arid
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ADJECTIVE
Dry, desert like OR lacking feeling or interest. Camels can live in arid conditions |
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dearth
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NOUN
A scarce supply Overfishing may cause a dearth of salmon. |
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devoid
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ADJECTIVE
Completely without something, lacking. The house was so modern, but it was devoid of charm. |
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excerpt
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NOUN
A portion taken from a larger work. The article quoted a short excerpt from the book. VERB (to take a portion from a longer work) |
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exhaustive
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ADJECTIVE
Complete, including all possibilities. Laura made an exhaustive list of supplies for the fashion show. |
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integral
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ADJECTIVE
Essential or necessary part of the whole. An engine is an integral part of a car. |
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paltry
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ADJECTIVE
Very small and insignificant. The paltry salary that the farmers received was not enough to live on. |
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plethora
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NOUN
An excess, a great abundance. We had a plethora of desserts at the potluck dinner. |
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replenish
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VERB
To add or fill up again. Betsy replenished the supply of water for the horses. |
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scant
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ADJECTIVE
Barely enough, in short supply. Mary gave scant attention to her chores. |
