pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, in comparison our world seems infinitesimal.
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peek -
Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner
Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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tenuous -
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
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provincial -
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.
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void -
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.
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remnant -
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.
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peek -
A quick and typically furtive look
Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.
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rinky-dink -
Describing something that is low-quality, makeshift, or unimpressive, often used in a dismissive or humorous manner.
The company’s rinky-dink website was embarrasing to the company, and they blamed the web designer.
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measly -
Contemptibly small or few
Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.
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vanish -
To disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
