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 |
|---|---|
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| fauna | animal life |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |