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Exiguous

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Scarce Resources

Use 'exiguous' to describe limited resources in discussions about economics or survival situations.

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With the exiguous supplies remaining, the hikers had to ration carefully.
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Minimal Support

Apply 'exiguous' to situations where support or assistance is minimal and barely sufficient.

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The charity had to operate on an exiguous amount of donations.
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Academic Writing

'Exiguous' is formal and fits well in academic or professional contexts to describe inadequacy.

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The exiguous research on the topic suggests a need for further studies.
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