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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gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
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outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
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turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
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