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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| historic | historical |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |