GRE Word List

DIVA

prima donna

The meaning of the word diva is prima donna.

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weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
welterwrithe
gazettenewspaper
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up