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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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
sustainto give support or relief to
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modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
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inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
branda charred piece of wood
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly