Definition: supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
Usage: sting with the allowance
Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish
Definition: give something useful or necessary to
Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater
Definition: limit in quality or quantity
Similar words: restrict
Definition: place under restrictions; limit access to
Usage: This substance is controlled
Definition: work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Similar words: work
Definition: exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
Usage: I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
Definition: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
Usage: a light pound; a scant cup of sugar; regularly gives short weight
Similar words: deficient, insufficient
Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Usage: insufficient funds