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.

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WordMeaning
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
cullto select from a group : choose
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
portlydignified
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
apiarya place where bees are kept
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
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dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation