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 |
|---|---|
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
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| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
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| hap | happening |