GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

The meaning of the word vital is of the utmost importance.

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WordMeaning
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
emanateto come out from a source
antecedeprecede
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
ephemerallasting a very short time
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill