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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |