scanty -
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.
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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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tweak -
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.
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dab -
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.
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petty -
Of little importance; trivial
The voters were angry over politicians fighting over petty matters instead of the big issues facing the country.
