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sporadic - Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.

We had sporadic rain showers throughout the weekend.

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paltry - A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth

One day John spoke to his friends with anger as they were going down into the mine, "How does the company expect us to support our families on the paltry wages they give us?"

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blurb - A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.

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meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

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dwindle - To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

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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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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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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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terse - A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words

Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.

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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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momentary - Lasting for a very short time.

In a momentary feeling of generosity, they agreed to pay for their son's entire 10 week vacation in Europe.

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tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.