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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spruceto make spruce
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
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lampoonsatire
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
cullto select from a group : choose
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