dearth
Translation
dearth, scarcity, lack
Examples
There is a dearth of evidence.
There is a dearth of evidence.
A dearth of jobs led to unrest.
A dearth of jobs led to unrest.
Grammar Patterns
a dearth of ((sth.)) a lack of (sth.) There is a dearth of evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scarcity, lack, shortage; Antonyms: abundance, surplus
Etymology
From Middle English 'derthe', related to 'dear' in the sense of 'expensive' or 'rare'. When things are dear, there is a dearth of them.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'death'. A dearth of food can lead to death.