frivolous -
Not having any serious purpose or value
Recent laws have tried to end the frivolous lawsuits that clog up our judicial system.
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tiny -
Very small in size or amount; miniature.
The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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terse -
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words
Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.
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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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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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winnow -
To remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.
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nibble -
Take small bites out of
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny nibbling on carrots.
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smidgen -
A small amount of something
Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.
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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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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
