GRE Word List
DIURNAL
active chiefly in the daytime
The meaning of the word diurnal is active chiefly in the daytime.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| concordat | compact |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
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| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |