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.

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WordMeaning
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
searbeing dried and withered
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects