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
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
meniala person doing menial work
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert