GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

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

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WordMeaning
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
ebullientboiling
arcadea long arched building or gallery
haggardnot tamed
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy