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
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural