Principal

easy

PRIN-sih-pul

adjective/noun

Definition

First in order of importance; main; the head of a school

Examples

The principal reason for the delay was funding.
The principal addressed the students at assembly.

Synonyms

chiefprimaryforemostpreeminent

Antonyms

secondaryminorsubordinateperipheral

Categories

GRE Tip

Principal is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "chief" or "primary" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "secondary".

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