GRE Word List
VITAL
of the utmost importance
The meaning of the word vital is of the utmost importance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| unsavory | insipid |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |