GRE Word List
PRIM
proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
The meaning of the word prim is proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cession | yielding to another; ceding |
| gingerly | very carefully; ADJ. |
| portend | foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning |
| ego | one's opinion of oneself; self-esteem |
| officious | meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy |
| drab | dull; lacking color; cheerless ; Ex. drab coat/life |
| transcribe | copy; write a copy of; N. transcription |
| prolific | producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer |
| scurvy | contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C |
| paramour | illicit lover |
