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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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
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| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
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| indicative | serving to indicate |
| polity | political organization |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
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