GRE Word List
PITTANCE
small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
The meaning of the word pittance is small amount (of money); small allowance or wage.
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impious | irreverent |
animus | hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition |
demotic | of or pertaining to the people |
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