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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wrenchto move with a violent twist
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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force