Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Dearth

The most appropriate synonym of the word "dearth" is shortage.

• Dearth means "a lack or scarcity of something."
• Shortage means "a lack or deficiency of something."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "dearth."

• Death means "the end of life."
• Weakness means "lack of strength or power."
• Leakage means "the escape of liquid or gas through an opening or crack."