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 |
|---|---|
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| fleck | streak |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |