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
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
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immureto enclose within or as if within walls
quicksilvermercury
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
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