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 |
|---|---|
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| amnesia | loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| muse | to become absorbed in thought |