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
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
hazarda source of danger
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses