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
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
equityjustice according to natural law or right
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless