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
smeara viscous or sticky substance
distantseparated in space : away
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
decipherdecode
intermediarymediator