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 |
|---|---|
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
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| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
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