GRE Word List

PIVOTAL

of, relating to, or constituting a pivot

The meaning of the word pivotal is of, relating to, or constituting a pivot.

Random words

WordMeaning
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
categoricalabsolute
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate