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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obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
expoundto set forth : state
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
requiema mass for the dead