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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
miragean optical (see optical
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
depravitya corrupt act or practice
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing