GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

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

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anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
sparseof few and scattered elements
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
hortatoryhortative
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
sportivefrolicsome
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
conflagrationfire
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism