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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
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| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
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| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |