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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
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| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
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