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 |
|---|---|
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| requiem | a mass for the dead |