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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infinitesimal -
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, in comparison our world seems infinitesimal.
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remnant -
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.
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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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skit -
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.
During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time
The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.
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intangible -
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.
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ditty -
A short simple song
No matter how much he tried, Bill just couldn't stop humming the short ditty that he had heard on the radio which advertised a popular website.
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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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hovel -
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
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piddling -
Pathetically trivial; trifling
In a piddling attempt at perfection, Alec would cut the blades of grass individually.
