GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

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

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referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
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marrowbone marrow
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
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