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
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
denotationan act or process of denoting
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb