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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
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| pantomime | pantomimist |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| ecologist | a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| feebleminded | impaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability |