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
replenishto fill or build up again
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
whimsywhim
illicitnot permitted : unlawful