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
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
hydrophobiarabies
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
filchto steal secretly or casually