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
recuperateto get back : regain
balma balsamic (see balsamic
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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
depleteto empty of a principal substance