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
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
duressforcible restraint or restriction
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
scotchscottish
pulchritudephysical comeliness
communetalk over