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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |