{"id":34862,"date":"2025-03-18T16:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T09:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/uncategorized\/exploring-the-meaning-and-usage-of-the-word-paltry-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T09:23:02","slug":"exploring-the-meaning-and-usage-of-the-word-paltry-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/englishteststore.net\/lesson\/english-vocabulary-lessons\/gre-vocabulary\/exploring-the-meaning-and-usage-of-the-word-paltry-3500-gre-vocabulary-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Meaning and Usage of the Word &#8220;Paltry&#8221; &#8211; 3500 GRE Vocabulary Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-humix-humix-block\" style=\"justify-content:center\">\n<div class='open-video-oembed' style='width:640px;max-width:100%;'>\n<script>(window.openVideoPlayers = window.openVideoPlayers || []).push({target: document.currentScript, \"videoID\":\"in4gif4IGju\",\"float\":true,\"isGenerated\":true})<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<script data-ezscrex='false' data-cfasync='false' async src=\"https:\/\/open.video\/video.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the Meaning and Usage of the Word &#8216;Paltry&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p>This video explores the meaning, origin, and usage of the word &#8216;paltry&#8217;, which is used to describe things that are trivial, insignificant, or of little value. It provides examples of how to use the word correctly and common errors to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever received a gift that was so small or insignificant that you felt almost insulted? If so, you might have encountered something paltry.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;re going to explore the word paltry, a term that&#8217;s sure to enhance your vocabulary for the GRE and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word type:<\/strong> Paltry is an adjective, used to describe things that are trivial, insignificant, or of little value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Paltry refers to something ridiculously or insultingly small in amount, extent, or importance.<\/p>\n<p>It can describe tangible things like amounts of money, or intangible concepts like effort or consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word history:<\/strong> The word paltry has an interesting origin. It comes from the obsolete word paltry, meaning rubbish or trash.<\/p>\n<p>This, in turn, is believed to have originated from the Middle Low German word paltrig, meaning ragged or tattered.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, its meaning evolved to describe things of little worth or value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antonyms:<\/strong> Some antonyms of paltry include substantial, significant, considerable, and generous.<\/p>\n<p>These words all describe things that are the opposite of small or insignificant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Synonyms:<\/strong> Synonyms for paltry include meager, trifling, pitiful, measly, and negligible.<\/p>\n<p>All these words convey a sense of something being disappointingly small or unimportant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples use in sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some examples of how to use paltry in sentences. The charity was disappointed by the paltry donations received during their annual fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p>Despite working overtime for months, Sarah received only a paltry raise that barely covered inflation.<\/p>\n<p>The paltry evidence presented by the prosecution was not enough to convince the jury of the defendant&#8217;s guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Common errors in use: One common mistake when using paltry is confusing it with poultry, which refers to domestic fowl like chickens or turkeys.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, paltry has nothing to do with birds! Another error is using paltry to describe people. While you can describe a person&#8217;s efforts or contributions as paltry, you wouldn&#8217;t typically call a person paltry.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, some people mistakenly use paltry to mean bad or poor quality. While something paltry might indeed be of poor quality, the word specifically refers to small amounts or lack of importance, not necessarily poor quality.<\/p>\n<p>To wrap up, paltry is a powerful word to describe things that are insultingly or disappointingly small or insignificant.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re taking the GRE or simply aiming to enrich your vocabulary, understanding and correctly using words like paltry can help you express yourself more precisely and effectively.<\/p>\n<p>So the next time you encounter something ridiculously small or trivial, you&#8217;ll know exactly how to describe it: paltry.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Meaning and Usage of the Word &#8216;Paltry&#8217; This video explores the meaning, origin, and usage of the word &#8216;paltry&#8217;, which is used to describe things that are trivial, insignificant, or of little value. It provides examples of how to use the word correctly and common errors to avoid. 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