smattering -
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
The museum tour guide presented himself as expert about art history, though he only had a smattering of knowledge about the subject.
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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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measly -
Contemptibly small or few
Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.
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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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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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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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sparse -
Thinly dispersed or scattered
The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
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eke -
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty
Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.
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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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tidbit -
A small piece of tasty food
The sushi looked delicious, but the tidbits were too small to satisfy anyone's hunger.
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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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dinky -
Small; insignificant
Between his thumbs, the tiny piece of dirt seemed dinky in comparison to the large field it came from.
