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 |
|---|---|
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
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| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |