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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supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
dissonancelack of agreement
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion