GRE Word List

VITAL

of the utmost importance

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

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pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
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quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
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