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 |
|---|---|
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
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| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
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| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |