GRE Word List

MINUTE

the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds

The meaning of the word minute is the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds.

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WordMeaning
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lopsidedleaning to one side
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labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential