In lang=en terms the difference between scant and marvel
is that
scant is to fail, or become less; to scantle while
marvel is to become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
As verbs the difference between scant and marvel
is that
scant is to limit in amount or share; to stint while
marvel is to become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
As nouns the difference between scant and marvel
is that
scant is (masonry) a block of stone sawn on two sides down to the bed level while
marvel is that which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
As an adjective scant
is very little, very few.
As an adverb scant
is with difficulty; scarcely; hardly.