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
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
smotherto kill by depriving of air
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
wreakbring about
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store