GRE Word List

PITTANCE

a small portion, amount, or allowance

The meaning of the word pittance is a small portion, amount, or allowance.

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lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
douseto plunge into water
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
deploreto feel or express grief for
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily