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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| repercussion | reflection |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |