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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| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| facade | the front of a building |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |