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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WordMeaning
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
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mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
implyto express indirectly
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
overseesurvey
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
paragona model of excellence or perfection
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