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

WordMeaning
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
antiquityancient times
recipientone that receives : receiver
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly