GRE Word List

MOMENTOUS

having great or lasting importance : consequential

The meaning of the word momentous is having great or lasting importance : consequential.

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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
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remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
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