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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| debut | a first appearance |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| circlet | a little circle |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |