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

WordMeaning
evenhandedfair
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
cataclysmflood
faunaanimal life
darta light spear
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit