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 |
|---|---|
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
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| dys- | abnormal |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |