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
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
paramourlover
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill