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
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah