GRE Word List

PRIME

the second of the canonical hours

The meaning of the word prime is the second of the canonical hours.

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WordMeaning
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
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institutesomething that is instituted: such as
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
riderone that rides
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time