"Modicum" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Modicum is a noun that means a small or moderate amount of something, often used to describe a limited or insufficient quantity. It can also be used figuratively to describe a small or moderate degree of something, such as a modicum of success or a modicum of respect.
Modest refers to someone or something that is humble and unassuming in their manner, behavior, or appearance. It can also describe something that is moderate or reasonable in size, amount, or degree.