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prim

Short Definition : proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper

Definition
(verb) assume a prim appearance
Example Sentence
  • They mince and prim
Definition
(verb) contract one's lips
Example Sentence
  • She primmed her lips after every bite of food
Definition
(verb) dress primly
Synonyms : prim out prim up
Definition
(adj) affectedly dainty or refined Definition
(adj) exaggeratedly proper
Example Sentence
  • my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for prim

In order to be very precise and formal with my speech.., I had to trim all my stories. (Prim - Trim)

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if you're going to a PROM you better dress PRIM

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prime minister should always dress primly

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prim -very "precise" and "methodical" (formal) Primary agenda of meeting has to be prim

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prim=slim

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prim = p(position) + rim (rev=speed up); due to position in post speed up i.e increase he got the permission to wear coat at office i.e he should be dressed neatly.

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primal

Short Definition : first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence

Definition
(adj) serving as an essential component
Example Sentence
  • a cardinal rule
  • the central cause of the problem
  • an example that was fundamental to the argument
  • computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
Definition
(adj) having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
Example Sentence
  • aboriginal forests
  • primal eras before the appearance of life on earth
  • the forest primeval
  • primordial matter
  • primordial forms of life

primary

Short Definition : first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first

Definition
(noun) a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
Synonyms : primary election
Definition
(noun) one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing Definition
(noun) (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it Definition
(noun) coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit
Example Sentence
  • current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil
Definition
(adj) of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
Example Sentence
  • primary goals
  • a primary effect
  • primary sources
  • a primary interest
Definition
(adj) not derived from or reducible to something else; basic
Example Sentence
  • a primary instinct
Definition
(adj) most important element
Synonyms : chief main master principal
Example Sentence
  • the chief aim of living
  • the main doors were of solid glass
  • the principal rivers of America
  • the principal example
  • policemen were primary targets
  • the master bedroom
  • a master switch
Definition
(adj) of or being the essential or basic part
Synonyms : elemental elementary
Example Sentence
  • an elementary need for love and nurturing
Definition
(adj) of primary importance
Synonyms : basal

primate

Short Definition : group of mammals including humans

Definition
(noun) a senior clergyman and dignitary Definition
(noun) any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet

prime

Short Definition : period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare

Definition
(noun) a number that has no factor but itself and 1
Synonyms : prime quantity
Definition
(noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity Definition
(noun) the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. Definition
(noun) the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Synonyms : prime of life
Definition
(verb) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
Example Sentence
  • prime a cannon
  • prime a mine
Definition
(verb) cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Synonyms : ground undercoat
Definition
(verb) fill with priming liquid
Example Sentence
  • prime a car engine
Definition
(adj) first in rank or degree
Synonyms : premier
Example Sentence
  • an architect of premier rank
  • the prime minister
Definition
(adj) used of the first or originating agent
Example Sentence
  • prime mover
Definition
(adj) of superior grade
Synonyms : choice prize quality select
Example Sentence
  • choice wines
  • prime beef
  • prize carnations
  • quality paper
  • select peaches
Definition
(adj) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
Example Sentence
  • prime number
Definition
(adj) being at the best stage of development
Synonyms : meridian
Example Sentence
  • our manhood's prime vigor

primogeniture

Short Definition : seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)

Definition
(noun) right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for primogeniture

PRIMoGENITure... Considered PRIMary Due to GENTIC importance(genetically important or born first)

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prime: first genetic: gene

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primordial

Short Definition : existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary

Definition
(adj) having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
Example Sentence
  • aboriginal forests
  • primal eras before the appearance of life on earth
  • the forest primeval
  • primordial matter
  • primordial forms of life
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for primordial

"primordial" = "prime" + "order" =first in the order = existing at the beginning , rudimentary

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mordial (moral) so as we know moral values exists from begning

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PRIMARY

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BEETLE is one of the PRI(FIRST) ... MORDIAL(MODEL) of VOLKSWAGON, that existed from the begining of VW company.

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i am used to drink vodka with lime chordial from primordial times

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PRIM + ORDIginal

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pri(pre) + mor(my) + dial >>> this watch company exists even before from the time my grandfather brought this Dial...

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primordial=pre+mordial(begining+existance) which means existing from the begining.

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primp

Short Definition : groom oneself with care; adorn oneself

Definition
(verb) dress or groom with elaborate care
Synonyms : dress plume preen
Example Sentence
  • She likes to dress when going to the opera
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for primp

Relate primp to prom. People groom themselves with care before proms.

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relate with pimp who grooms their girls for their clients.

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PRIMP is just an extension of PRIM! The same meaning.

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pristine

Short Definition : unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition

Definition
(adj) completely free from dirt or contamination
Example Sentence
  • pristine mountain snow
Definition
(adj) immaculately clean and unused
Example Sentence
  • handed her his pristine white handkerchief
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pristine

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sounds like priest(ine) means pertaining to priests which is to remain in pure state.

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pristine; fresh teen,a virgin!!!

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pri(pre)+tine(time) "purana zamana"....so characteristics of earlier times..

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PRE+EINSTEIN: pertaining to earliest times, viz before einstein

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pristine ~ PRINT and FIRST. First printed books are fresh and clean.

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sounds as listerine, that keeps our mouth clean....

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Pristina is virgin.

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a PRIEST maintains no STAINS in his surroundings i.e.,pure

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Priest are of pure soul

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PRI+STINE->PRE + STAIN..anything before getting stained is clean

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Hindi- Pustaine Haveli - imagine one that is maintained - characteristic of earlier times; primitive, unspoiled

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privation

Short Definition : lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive

Definition
(noun) a state of extreme poverty Definition
(noun) act of depriving someone of food or money or rights
Synonyms : deprivation
Example Sentence
  • nutritional privation
  • deprivation of civil rights
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for privation

deprivation

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Take it as PRIVACY.. what do YOU need for privacy, a room, house, but if you dont even have that then? its a life of hardship i.e., a lack of the basic things that people need for living

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In Private companies, u r Deprived of ur Rights and have to do Hard work...

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Add DE to PRIVATION and it becomes DEPRIVATION which is a synonym of PRIVATION, meaning the state of being deprived.

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PRIVATION- private tuition/education. one cant afford private education for their kids if they are poor and living in hardship

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