GRE Word List

MINIATURE

a copy on a much reduced scale

The meaning of the word miniature is a copy on a much reduced scale.

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WordMeaning
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
tatterto make ragged
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous