GRE Word List
ANTICLIMAX
letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or disappointing coming after something important or exciting
The meaning of the word anticlimax is letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or disappointing coming after something important or exciting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anthropomorphic | having human form or characteristics |
| drivel | nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense |
| amorphous | formless; lacking shape or definition |
| sift | put through a sieve to separate fine from coarse particles; sort or examine carefully |
| choleric | hot-tempered; bad-tempered; irritable; easily angered; CF. cholera |
| magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |
| choice | delicate; of very fine quality |
| compulsory | obligatory; that must be done |
| tender | offer formally; extend; Ex. tender one's resignation/the exact fare; N: formal offer; money; Ex. legal tender; ADJ: young and vulnerable; sensitive to the touch; sore; soft; delicate; Ex. child of tender years; Ex. tender wound |
| vouch | give a personal guarantee; Ex. I can vouch for his integrity; N. voucher |
