GRE Word List
MOMENTOUS
very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
The meaning of the word momentous is very important; N. moment; CF. momentary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outmoded | no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned |
| precise | exact |
| humane | marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian |
| pithy | concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty |
| panache | flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. ÀÜ ¾Æ·¡·Î õÀ» »©³»´Â ¼Ø¾¾ |
| quarry | dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ä¼®Àå |
| misogamy | hatred of marriage |
| gusty | windy |
| unfrock | defrock; strip a priest or minister of church authority |
| subdue | less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger |
