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mere - Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.

The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.

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ditty - A short simple song

No matter how much he tried, Bill just couldn't stop humming the short ditty that he had heard on the radio which advertised a popular website.

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twinge - A small, sudden, sharp localized pain

Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.

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dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

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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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negligible - So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering.

The difference in price was negligible, so she bought the higher-quality clothing.

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minimal - Very small in size or amount; as small as possible.

The kitchen was small and cramped, with minimal counter space and cabinets.

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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.

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speck - A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.

There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.

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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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trivia - Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value

The contest at the bar involved trivia about pop culture and entertainment.

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inkling - A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint

Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.