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
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
descryto catch sight of
piscatorialpiscatory
drasticacting rapidly or violently
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance