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
affirmationthe act of affirming
debuta first appearance
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
circleta little circle
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind