GRE Word List
DIURNAL
active chiefly in the daytime
The meaning of the word diurnal is active chiefly in the daytime.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |