Scant
mediumNegative toneSKANT
adjective
Definition
Barely sufficient or adequate
Memory hook
SCANT: So little you CAN'T work with it -- barely sufficient, not enough.
Examples
“There was scant evidence to support his claim.”
“She paid scant attention to the warnings.”
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“There was ______ evidence to support his claim.”
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GRE Tip
Scant is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "meager" or "sparse" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "abundant".
Related GRE Words
meager
Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient
paltry
Small or meager; of little value or importance
sparse
Thinly dispersed or scattered; not dense
deficient
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; inadequate
wanting
Lacking in a certain required quality; deficient
insufficient
Not enough; inadequate
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