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 |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |