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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WordMeaning
caterto provide a supply of food
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
askewout of line : at an angle
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion