GRE Word List
PRIME
period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
The meaning of the word prime is period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| weather | pass safely through (a storm or difficult period); endure the effects of weather or other forces |
| spawn | lay eggs (in large numbers); produce offspring (in large numbers); N: eggs of aquatic animals |
| motley | multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts) |
| thrive | prosper; flourish |
| epilogue | short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
| convulsion | violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness); V. convulse; ADJ. convulsive |
| rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
| derision | ridicule; ADJ. derisive; CF. derisory |
| screech | unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek; V. |
| stymie | thwart; present an obstacle; stump |
