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14 Cards in this Set
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paucity (adj)
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lack, scarcity
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There was a paucity of workers at the volunteer fair, resulting in little donations. |
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surfeit (n)
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an excessive amount
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facere Will had a surfeit amount of ice cream (10 scoops). |
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copious (adj)
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abundant
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copia There was a copious banquet after we hast fasted for 24 hours. |
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barren (adj)
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infertile
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The arid land was barren of any life. |
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capacious (adj)
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having lots of room
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The hotel was surprisingly capacious and we were easily able to find a room. |
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scanty (adj)
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meager; barely enough
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The scanty portions left me hungry and wanting more. |
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replete (adj)
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completely filled
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plere My glass was completely repleted to the brim. |
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dearth (n)
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a lack, scarcity
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There was a dearth of parents at the dance and things got a little out of hand. |
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voluminous (adj)
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having great size
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Her hair is volumious and thick. |
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desolate (adj)
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deserted
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The room was desolate; they had left without me. |
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diminutive (adj)
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tiny
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The diminutive mouse had a high pitched squeal. |
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meager (adj)
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inadequate
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macer My project prooved to be meager because I got a bad grade on it. |
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rife (adj)
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plentiful
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People who wear fruit in baskets on their head look as though they have a rife of fruit. |
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rarefy (v)
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to make less dense or less plentiful
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facere After the berries were rarified, we were left with nothing. |
