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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| defer | put off |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| poise | balance |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |