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 |
|---|---|
| lewd | obscene |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| acclaim | applaud |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |