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

WordMeaning
invalidnot valid:
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
disquietudeanxiety
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
jetsamthe 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