GRE Word List

FULCRUM

prop

The meaning of the word fulcrum is prop.

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WordMeaning
hierarchya division of angels
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
raptlifted up and carried away
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
blushoutward appearance : view
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided