Supply And Demand

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a scarcity or lack of something

  • The company faced a dearth of qualified candidates for the job opening.
  • There's a dearth of good movies playing at the theater right now.
  • I'm starving, there's a dearth of snacks in the pantry.
  • His heart ached from the dearth of love in his life.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'overpriced' describes something that is priced too high

  • The designer handbag was significantly overpriced compared to similar options on the market.
  • I can't believe how overpriced that concert ticket was!
  • That new restaurant is way too bougie and overpriced for my taste.
  • His ego is so inflated, it's like he's selling himself at an overpriced rate.