GRE Word List
MINUTIAE
a minute or minor detail
The meaning of the word minutiae is a minute or minor detail.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |