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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WordMeaning
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
paradigmexample
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult