not enough of something or simply nothing

verb:express the concept of restricting or limiting noun: a length of time spent on a particular task

something exists in name only;its minimal,token

scanty in either quantity or quality

barley sufficient or in short supply

not possessing any real purpose or referring to the title

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Fiske chapter 54

vocab words

Term	Definition
dearth	not enough of something or simply nothing
paucity	few
exiguous	barely enough for the purpose
eke	managing but with difficulty
stint	verb:express the concept of restricting or limiting noun: a length of time spent on a particular task
nominal	something exists in name only;its minimal,token
meager	scanty in either quantity or quality
scant	barley sufficient or in short supply
pittance	a tiny ammount
titular	not possessing any real purpose or referring to the title