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
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
reciprocateto give and take mutually
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
impetusa driving force : impulse
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim