GRE Word List

PRIM

to give a prim or demure expression to

The meaning of the word prim is to give a prim or demure expression to.

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WordMeaning
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
demurereserved
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
nutritiousnourishing
branda charred piece of wood
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach