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

WordMeaning
relishcharacteristic flavor
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
prodigya highly talented child or youth
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased