paltry

"The antique clock's worth is high. "

"My teacher said I could retake the test if I studied hard. "

"My brother offered an excuse for being late, saying his bus was delayed. "

"The compost pile attracted many small, white made. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"My income from my part-time job at the café covers my school expenses. "

"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

"Grammar, rhetoric, and logic are the three triviums studied in the first year of the program. "

"The monetary value of the scholarship was enough to cover tuition fees. "

"After a long and difficult illness, my grandmother finally survived. "

"a trashy novel"