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 |
|---|---|
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |