Spell Bee Word: scanty

Basic Details

Word: Scanty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Barely enough; very little.

Synonyms: Sparse, meagre, insufficient

Antonyms: Abundant, ample, plentiful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Cut from scanty cloth: Referring to someone or something that is made or created with very limited resources. Example: "The project was impressive, even though it was cut from scanty cloth."
2. Scanty details: Referring to very few or limited pieces of information. Example: "The report provided scanty details about the event, leaving us with more questions than answers."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The food provided at the party was quite scanty, and many guests left feeling hungry.

Example 2: His scanty knowledge of the subject made it difficult for him to participate in the discussion.

Example 3: The scanty rainfall this year has led to a drought in several regions.

Fun Fact

The word "scanty" comes from the Old Norse word "skanta" which means "to be short of something." It has been used since the late 15th century to describe insufficient amounts or limited supplies.

Famous Quote

"It is better to have scanty knowledge than a great deal of ignorance." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "scanty" mean?

a) A lot of something
b) Barely enough; very little
c) Expensive
d) Easy to find

Answer: b) Barely enough; very little

2. Which of these is a synonym of "scanty"?

a) Ample
b) Sparse
c) Plenty
d) Abundant

Answer: b) Sparse

3. Which sentence uses "scanty" correctly?

a) The school's library was scanty with a wide variety of books.
b) There was a scanty supply of water during the summer.
c) The flowers in the garden were scanty and colourful.
d) Her scanty collection of toys was impressive.

Answer: b) There was a scanty supply of water during the summer.

4. Which idiom refers to limited resources?

a) Scanty details
b) Cut from abundant cloth
c) Making hay while the sun shines
d) A big fish in a small pond

Answer: a) Scanty details

5. What is the opposite of "scanty"?

a) N/A
b) Insufficient
c) Abundant
d) Sparse

Answer: c) Abundant