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
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
primto give a prim or demure expression to
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes