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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
anthropologistthe science of human beings
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue