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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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invalid | not valid: |
propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
disquietude | anxiety |
amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |