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
implicationsomething implied: such as
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
relishcharacteristic flavor
missivea written communication : letter
rationalhaving reason or understanding
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
flagrantconspicuously offensive
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic