Adjective
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?"
preposterous - Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
When Sandy's stock broker called and suggested that he sell half his stocks because he felt the market was overvalued, Sandy thought the idea was preposterous - but it turned out that his stock broker was right.
