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
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
notableworthy of note : remarkable
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided