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
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
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lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
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