GRE Word List
CLIMACTIC
of, relating to, or constituting a climax
The meaning of the word climactic is of, relating to, or constituting a climax.
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| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |