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 |
|---|---|
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
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| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |