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.

Random words

WordMeaning
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
prowessdistinguished bravery
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)