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 |
|---|---|
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
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| marrow | bone marrow |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
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| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
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| potentate | ruler |