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🇬🇧 Paltry meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

adjective

Expand your English vocabulary with fun, video flash cards! The word “paltry” means something very small or not enough to be worth much. For example: Grandpa gave me a paltry $1 for cleaning his whole house — thanks, I guess?

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📖 Mini Story

A father placed a paltry coin on the table. The girl held the paltry coin, eyes wet. He offered a paltry apology and a paltry sandwich. She compared the paltry sandwich to the big empty plate and shook her head. She kept the paltry coin, then bought a small flower and smiled at the small, bright bloom.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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