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 |
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| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |