GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

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

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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
punditpandit