Word box compact earmark scant strident

Since the time we have to prepare for the final exams is exceedingly ____ we had better make the best of every hour
This one is compact or scant? I think it's compact

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I think scant works better. The dictionary is compact.
Each year a portion of the school budget is ___ for the purchase of new books for the library
compact
No.
expected to release the hostages. would that be scant?