GRE Word List
PITTANCE
a small portion, amount, or allowance
The meaning of the word pittance is a small portion, amount, or allowance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |