GRE Word List

ACME

the highest point or stage

The meaning of the word acme is the highest point or stage.

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epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
jibeto be in accord : agree
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
remunerativeserving to remunerate
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
queasycausing nausea
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
underhandin a clandestine manner
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)