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
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
mishapan unfortunate accident