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 |
|---|---|
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
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| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |