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PIVOTAL

of, relating to, or constituting a pivot

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

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expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
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ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
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constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger