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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WordMeaning
prattleprate
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
plauditan act or round of applause
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering