GRE Word List

DIMINUTION

the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease

The meaning of the word diminution is the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease.

Random words

WordMeaning
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
inundateoverwhelm
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence