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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WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
pugilistfighter
consignto give over to another's care
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action