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how much is a dearth
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10/30/2003

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brevity
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shortness, briefness; conciseness of expression
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criterion
Definition
a standard used for making judgements
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delineate
Definition
to portray accurately; outline, describe
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ephemeral
Definition
short-lived, fleeting, transient
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copious
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superabundant; in plentiful supply
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evanescent
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fading or vanishing quickly, like vapor; transient
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paucity
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lack or scarcity of number or amount
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prodigious
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inspiring awe; enormous in size or capacity
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meager
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lacking in quality or quantity; scanty, skimpy, spare, sparse
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dearth
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scarcity or lack; paucity
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redundant
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extra and unnecessary; superfluous; unneeded
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scanty
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brief or short; lacking desire amount or size; meager
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