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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
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| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |