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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WordMeaning
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
dulltedious
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts