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 |
|---|---|
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |