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 |
|---|---|
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |