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SAT Vocab Review Unit 18
Problem 5 of 36
The drought left the region with a dearth of fresh water, forcing residents to ration every drop. Even the usually lush gardens wilted, underscoring the severe shortage.
As used in the text, what does the word "dearth" most nearly mean?