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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |