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 |
|---|---|
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |