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
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
malcontenta discontented person:
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner