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 |
|---|---|
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| dally | to act playfully |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| mulct | fine |