scarcity
/ˈskɛrsəti/
scar · ci · ty
ˈskɛr · sə · ti
English Definition
n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get
Significado en Español
escasez
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khan hiếm, thiếu hụt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “scarcity”:
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A
shortage
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B
surplus
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C
plenty
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D
abundance
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A — shortage.
“scarcity” means n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get
Common questions about “scarcity”
What does “scarcity” mean?
scarcity — n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get. In Chinese: 稀缺，缺乏.
How do you pronounce “scarcity”?
scarcity is pronounced /ˈskɛrsəti/. It breaks into 3 syllables: scar · ci · ty.
Is “scarcity” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. scarcity appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
