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
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
humdrummonotonous
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
imbibedrink
supplicantone who supplicates