blip -
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend
The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
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mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.
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downsize -
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
Bill saved money by moving into a smaller apartment, and tried to downsize his lifestyle and live more simply.
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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.
