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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WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions