GRE Word List

FUNDAMENTAL

serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic

The meaning of the word fundamental is serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic.

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WordMeaning
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
shamblesa meat market
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
egregiousconspicuous
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
protractto prolong in time or space : continue