GRE Word List
PRIMARY
first in order of time or development : primitive
The meaning of the word primary is first in order of time or development : primitive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fell | skin |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |