English Definition
adj. insufficient; meager; limited
Significado en Español
escaso, insuficiente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu, không đủ
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(scan sound)→ insufficient, lacking, scanty.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of limited resources, the community realized their funding was quite scant. Which word is a synonym for “scant”?
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A
abundant
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B
scarce
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C
ample
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D
plentiful
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B — scarce.
“scant” means adj. insufficient; meager; limited
Common questions about “scant”
What does “scant” mean?
scant — adj. insufficient; meager; limited. In Chinese: 缺乏的；不足的.
How do you pronounce “scant”?
scant is pronounced /skænt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: scant.
Is “scant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. scant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “scant”?
(scan sound)→ insufficient, lacking, scanty.
