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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stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
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indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
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obsessivetending to cause obsession
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
clientelea body of clients
severto put or keep apart : divide