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
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
sedentarynot migratory : settled
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
askewout of line : at an angle
dilateto become enlarged or widened
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance