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.

Random words

WordMeaning
humdrummonotonous
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
jostleto come in contact or into collision
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly