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 |
|---|---|
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| hap | happening |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| cogitate | to ponder or meditate on usually intently |
| raiment | clothing |