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
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
pendulouspoised without visible support
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake