modicum

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a small or moderate amount of something

In a sentence

Modicum in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing modicum in a sentence.

With even a modicum of effort, the report could have been salvaged.

Synonyms

tracefractionsmidgenbit

Antonyms

abundanceexcess

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Modicum (noun) means a small or moderate amount of something

Here is modicum used in an example sentence: "With even a modicum of effort, the report could have been salvaged."

Common synonyms for modicum include trace, fraction, smidgen, bit.

Antonyms of modicum include abundance, excess.

Modicum is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.