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
gustoan individual or special taste
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
detonationthe action or process of detonating
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject