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
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
caterto provide a supply of food
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected