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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WordMeaning
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
deferput off
legenda story coming down from the past
poisebalance
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree