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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studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
marrowbone marrow
censurea judgment involving condemnation
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind