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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remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke