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Definition: (adjective) Contemptibly small in amount.
Synonyms: petty, trivial, trifling, beggarly, derisory, measly, piddling.
Usage: The miserly millionaire was criticized for his paltry donation, but even public shaming was not enough to make him part with more money.
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  1. allocable Definition: (adjective) Capable of being distributed. Synonyms: apportionable. Usage: Although our department's budget was increased this year, only a small portion of the funds are allocable to travel expenses. Discuss

  2. friable Definition: (adjective) Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder. Synonyms: crumbly. Usage: The men disturbed the loose, friable earth of the slope ... disclosing human bones already nearly uncovered by the action of water and frost. Discuss

  3. immortalize Definition: (verb) Make famous forever. Synonyms: eternalize. Usage: The small Transylvania town was immortalized in the famous story of Dracula. Discuss

  4. itty-bitty Definition: (adjective) (Informal) Very small. Synonyms: teensy-weensy. Usage: These itty-bitty computer processors are surprisingly powerful. Discuss

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