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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apogee | the 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 |
chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |