12. Not Much, Desiring More Vocab

dearth

a lack or shortage of something

paucity

a shortage of something; a very small or insufficient amount of something

shortage

a situation in which there is not enough of something

bereft

deprived of something

devoid

entirely lacking in something

wanting

not having something which is necessary

meager

inadequate in supply or quality

scarce

uncommon or rare; insufficient in quantity

paltry

insultingly small in amount

diminutive

smaller than average in stature or size

stunted

smaller than is expected or normal

minute

extremely small or insignificant

miniscule

extremely small or tiny; almost too small to be seen

infinitesimal

extremely small, esp. if almost impossible to measure

spare

not plentiful

sparse

not abundant

stark

without decorations and often appearing cold or empty

vacant

having no occupants; not lived in

deficient

not having enough of something

shortfall

a deficiency or lack of something

deficit

expenses greater than income; a lack or shortage of something

deprive

to deny someone of something that they need or want

dispossess

to take away someone's possessions or property

destitute

poor and without means of supporting oneself; lacking or deprived of something

impoverished

poor or made poor; deprived of strength, vitality, or creativeness

bankrupt

completely without money; unable to repay debts

indigent

poor and needy

shabby

in poor condition or of poor quality, often due to age or neglect

dilapidated

in a state of disrepair or ruin, often due to neglect or age

ramshackle

poorly constructed or in a state of disrepair, often due to age or neglect

yearn

to long for or miss something very much

economical

using no more money or resources than necessary

frugal

careful to avoid being wasteful

compensation

payment in response to loss or suffering; the balancing, neutralizing, or correcting of something unpleasant or undesirable

remuneration

payment for work or service

reimbursement

payment to someone for that they have spent

lucrative

producing a lot of profit or money

prosperous

wealthy and successful; thriving or flourishing

affluent

having a lot of money

materialistic

excessively concerned with possessions

squander

to waste something needlessly, esp. money, time, or opportunities

decadent

lacking a sense of responsibility or morality, esp. in an excessively self-indulgent way

extravagant

wasteful and unrestrained, esp. in spending money; unreasonably or inappropriately excessive

lavish

luxurious, grand, or very impressive

opulent

wealthy or rich, esp. in a pretentiously extravagant way

intemperate

lacking moderation or self-control, often excessive in behavior or speech

unbridled

lacking any restraints or limitations, often used to describe intense emotions or behavior

insatiable

impossible or unable to be satisfied or fulfilled, esp. in appetite or other desires

voracious

wanting or consuming large amounts of food; very eager, esp. about things or activities