Principal
easyPRIN-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.”
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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".
Related GRE Words
paramount
More important than anything else; supreme
preeminent
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
eminent
Famous and respected within a particular field; outstanding
pioneering
Involving new ideas or methods
signal
(adjective) Notably or conspicuously outstanding
telling
Having a striking or revealing effect; significant
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