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
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
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kismetfate
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
impoverishto make poor
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
accessiblecapable of being reached
grumbleto mutter in discontent
genuflectto bend the knee