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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resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging