GRE Word List

MODICUM

a small portion : a limited quantity

The meaning of the word modicum is a small portion : a limited quantity.

Random words

WordMeaning
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
uproariousmarked by uproar
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful