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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WordMeaning
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
savoryhaving savor: such as
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah