GRE Word List

ANTICLIMAX

the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea

The meaning of the word anticlimax is the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea.

Random words

WordMeaning
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
trickleto issue or fall in drops
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
scotchscottish
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
warrantsanction
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law