GRE Word List
VITAL
full of life; animated; vibrant and lively; critical; of great importance; necessary to stay alive; of life; living; breathing; N. vitality; V. vitalize
The meaning of the word vital is full of life; animated; vibrant and lively; critical; of great importance; necessary to stay alive; of life; living; breathing; N. vitality; V. vitalize.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discernible | distinguishable; perceivable; Ex. discernible improvement |
| rapt | engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener |
| outlandish | bizzare; peculiar; unconventional |
| asinine | stupid; Ex. asinine remarks |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| hostility | unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile |
| amalgamate | (of societies or groups) combine; unite in one body |
| bound | leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound |
| foist | insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist |
| impropriety | improperness; unsuitableness |
