GRE Word List

PRIME

the second of the canonical hours

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

Random words

WordMeaning
vendettablood feud
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
belaborto attack verbally
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
notableworthy of note : remarkable
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome