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
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
citadela fortress that commands (see command
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome