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 |
|---|---|
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |