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
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
gushto issue copiously or violently
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism