niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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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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shrivel -
To wrinkle and contract, usually due to light, heat, and loss of moisture
Sunshine and the passage of time causes grapes to eventually shrivel into raisins.
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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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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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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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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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void -
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.
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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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provincial -
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.
