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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prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
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