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
predisposeto dispose in advance
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
brinkedge
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink