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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grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
pugilistfighter
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive