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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
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| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
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