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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qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
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inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn