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
quietudea quiet state : repose
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cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
ensconceshelter