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
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
irreverencelack of reverence
guisea form or style of dress : costume
abbreviateto make briefer
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
nauseateto become affected with nausea
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach