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
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
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missivea written communication : letter
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
respitea period of temporary delay
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
denotationan act or process of denoting