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 |
|---|---|
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |