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
affinityrelationship by marriage
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
fructifyto bear fruit
suitorone that petitions or entreats
requiema mass for the dead
sanctiona formal decree
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
repelto drive back : repulse
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)