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 |
|---|---|
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
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| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |