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
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
disingenuouslacking in candor
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict