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
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
beleaguerbesiege
ephemerallasting a very short time
effeteno longer fertile
slanderto utter slander against : defame
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
paltryinferior