GRE Word List

PRIME

the second of the canonical hours

The meaning of the word prime is the second of the canonical hours.

Random words

WordMeaning
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
sparenot being used
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
culverta transverse drain