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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
duressforcible restraint or restriction
connivancethe act of conniving
firebranda piece of burning wood
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
quizzicalcomically quaint
emendto correct usually by textual alterations