GRE Word List

PRIMP

to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner

The meaning of the word primp is to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner.

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conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
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chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
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