Exiguous and Small

Exiguous

Exiguous adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Usage example: computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources

Small is a synonym for exiguous in scanty topic. In some cases you can use "Small" instead an adjective "Exiguous".

Nearby Word: exiguity

Small

Small adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

Exiguous is a synonym for small. You can use "Exiguous" instead an adjective "Small".

Nearby Word: smallish
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