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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| 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 |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |