Wanting
mediumNegative toneWON-ting
adjective
Definition
Lacking in a certain required quality; deficient
Memory hook
Found WANTING = found to be LACKING — deficient and inadequate in quality.
Examples
“The proposal was found wanting in several areas.”
“His leadership was wanting in critical moments.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The proposal was found ______ in several areas.”
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wanting
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GRE Tip
Wanting is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deficient" or "lacking" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "sufficient".
Related GRE Words
deficient
Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; inadequate
insufficient
Not enough; inadequate
scant
Barely sufficient or adequate
adulterate
To make something poorer in quality by adding another substance
efficacy
the power to produce a desired effect or result; effectiveness
homogeneous
of the same kind; uniform throughout
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