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 |
|---|---|
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| overweening | arrogant |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |