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
dearthscarcity that makes dear
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
integralessential to completeness : constituent