GRE Word List

FULCRUM

prop

The meaning of the word fulcrum is prop.

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WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale