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 |
|---|---|
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| pilfer | steal |