noun · Hard SAT word

    Paucity

    shortage; an insufficient quantity or number

    Paucity in a sentence

    The paucity of affordable housing has made it difficult for young families.

    Synonyms for paucity

    • scarcity
    • lack
    • shortage

    Antonyms for paucity

    • abundance
    • plenty
    • surplus

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