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.

Random words

WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
repastsomething taken as food : meal
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain