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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| suppliant | supplicant |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |