GRE Word List

FULCRUM

prop

The meaning of the word fulcrum is prop.

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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
buffeta blow especially with the hand
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
induceto move by persuasion or influence