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
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
foregoto go before : precede
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment