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 |
|---|---|
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| potentate | ruler |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| 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 |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| farce | stuff |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |