GRE Word List

CASCADE

a steep usually small fall of water

The meaning of the word cascade is a steep usually small fall of water.

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WordMeaning
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
engenderbeget
componenta constituent part : ingredient
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect