GRE Word List

PARAMOUNT

superior to all others : supreme

The meaning of the word paramount is superior to all others : supreme.

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inflateddistended with air or gas
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chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
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