Synonyms for Scant (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (limit in quality or quantity):
skimp
WordNet sense 2 (less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so):
light, short
WordNet sense 3 (of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement):
deficient, insufficient
WordNet sense 4 (supply sparingly and with restricted quantities):
stint
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