Smattering (smat-er-ing) n. - a superficial knowledge of something; a small amount
To be used in place of "bit," "tiny bit," "little bit," "a little," etc. Also consider "modicum" (This apology had only a modicum of genuine goodwill).
Spanish 101 only gave him a smattering of the language, which wasn't useful abroad.
Though partisan zeal was at its height, only a smattering of politicians proposed real action.
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