paltry
/ˈpɔːltri/
pal · try
ˈpɔːl · tri
English Definition
adj. meager; insignificant; worthless
Significado en Español
insignificante, miserable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không đáng kể, tầm thường
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
paltrig (small, trivial) → paltry, insignificant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the face of such a monumental challenge, John''s contribution seemed quite paltry.
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A
significant
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B
enormous
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C
insignificant
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D
critical
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C — insignificant.
“paltry” means adj. meager; insignificant; worthless
Common questions about “paltry”
What does “paltry” mean?
paltry — adj. meager; insignificant; worthless. In Chinese: 微不足道的；不值钱的.
How do you pronounce “paltry”?
paltry is pronounced /ˈpɔːltri/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pal · try.
Is “paltry” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. paltry appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “paltry”?
paltrig (small, trivial) → paltry, insignificant.
