meager
/ˈmiːɡər/
mea · ger
ˈmiː · ɡər
English Definition
adj. very small or insufficient
Significado en Español
escaso, pobre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghèo nàn, ít ỏi
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Example Sentence
The farmer earned a meager income.
农民的收入很微薄。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
meager(thin, little)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to: Meager
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A
Sparse
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B
Abundant
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C
Enormous
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D
Healthy
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A — Sparse.
“meager” means adj. very small or insufficient
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The travelers had only a ______ supply of food for the long journey.
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A
generous
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B
plentiful
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C
endless
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D
meager
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D — meager.
“meager” means adj. very small or insufficient
Common questions about “meager”
What does “meager” mean?
meager — adj. very small or insufficient. In Chinese: 微薄的，贫乏的.
How do you pronounce “meager”?
meager is pronounced /ˈmiːɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mea · ger.
How do you use “meager” in a sentence?
The farmer earned a meager income. (农民的收入很微薄。)
What are synonyms for “meager”?
scanty, sparse — all close in meaning to meager (adj. very small or insufficient).
Is “meager” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. meager appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “meager”?
meager(thin, little)
