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
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ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
garnish | decorate |
scion | descendant |
philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
pinnace | a light sailing ship |
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