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 |
|---|---|
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
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| prattle | prate |
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| shambles | a meat market |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
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