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 |
|---|---|
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |
| recess | the action of receding : recession |