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Word of the Day – Exiguous

By April 7, 2018Word of the Day

Exiguous (adj)

egz-ig-yu-us

Very small in size or amount.

Mid 17th century: from Latin exiguus ‘scanty’ (from exigere ‘weigh exactly’) + -ous.

Example sentences

“After the exiguous portions, I came out hungrier than I went in!”

“My exiguous musical skills just aren’t going to be enough.”

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