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
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
historichistorical
odoroushaving an odor: such as
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
oratorone who delivers an oration
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious