Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.
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excerpt -
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
After reading excerpts from the new novel, he went out and bought the book.
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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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gig -
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.
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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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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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skimp -
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.
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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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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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speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
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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.
