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 |
|---|---|
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| clip | encompass |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |