GRE Word List
DIURNAL
active chiefly in the daytime
The meaning of the word diurnal is active chiefly in the daytime.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |