GRE Word List

FULCRUM

prop

The meaning of the word fulcrum is prop.

Random words

WordMeaning
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
insensatelacking sense or understanding
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
fraileasily led into evil
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages