GRE Word List
MODICUM
a small portion : a limited quantity
The meaning of the word modicum is a small portion : a limited quantity.
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| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
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| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
