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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |