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.

Random words

WordMeaning
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
censurea judgment involving condemnation
nimblequick and light in motion : agile