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
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
jibeto be in accord : agree
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around