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
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted