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
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
plumagethe feathers of a bird
noveltysomething new or unusual
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void