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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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety