Basic

scarcity

/ˈskɛrsəti/

scar · ci · ty ˈskɛr · sə · ti

English Definition

n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get

中文释义

稀缺，缺乏

Significado en Español

escasez

한국어 뜻

부족, 희소성

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự khan hiếm, thiếu hụt

Example Sentence

There is a scarcity of fresh water in the region.

这个地区淡水资源稀缺。

Synonyms

shortage lack dearth

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “scarcity”:

A shortage
B surplus
C plenty
D abundance

Show answer

A — shortage. “scarcity” means n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The long, harsh drought caused a serious ______ of clean drinking water.

A scarcity
B abundance
C plenty
D surplus

Show answer

A — scarcity. “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.

How do you use “scarcity” in a sentence?

There is a scarcity of fresh water in the region. (这个地区淡水资源稀缺。)

What are synonyms for “scarcity”?

shortage, lack, dearth — all close in meaning to scarcity (n. a situation in which something is not easy to find or get).

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.

Progress / 学习进度

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74% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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scarcity

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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