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Smidgen

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A Disreputable or undesirable people

B A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something

C Someone who is foolish or stupid.

D A small amount of something

NOUN

Smidgen - A small amount of something

Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.

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Nub

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A The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

B The crux or central point of a matter

C A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

D A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

NOUN

Nub - A small lump or protuberance

To end a call when using old rotary phones, a person would have to place the phone down on the two nubs sticking out on top of the dial.

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Minuscule

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A So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous

B Awkward in movement or in handling things

C Very small, tiny or microscopic.

D Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

ADJECTIVE

Minuscule - Very small, tiny or microscopic.

The dwarf tomato was so minuscule that one would struggle to cut it with a knife, let alone find it in a salad.

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Trite

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A To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively

B Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness

C (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

D Very bold, unusual, and startling

ADJECTIVE

Trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

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Snippet

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A An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

B A small piece or brief extract

C An act or event that is clearly false

D A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation

NOUN

Snippet - A small piece or brief extract

Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.

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Trivia

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A A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

B A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

C A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers

D Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value

NOUN

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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Spotty

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A (of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age

B (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

C Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.

D Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

ADJECTIVE

Spotty - Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.

Bill ran on the issue of improving the environment, because he knew that the current administration had a spotty record on this issue.

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Glimpse

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A Put a muzzle on (an animal)

B See or perceive briefly or partially

C Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly

D Loosen (something, especially a rope)

VERB
NOUN

Glimpse - A momentary or partial view

With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .

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Glimpse - See or perceive briefly or partially

On top of the Empire State Building, Cole could glimpse through the viewfinder the house in Staten Island where he grew up.

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Peek

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A Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

B Make a loud wailing cry

C Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

D Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

VERB
NOUN

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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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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Tweak

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A To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement

B Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively

C Trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

D To reduce the quality or value of something

VERB

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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Smidgen

Nub

Minuscule

Trite

Snippet

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Spotty

Glimpse

Peek

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