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.

Random words

WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
encompassinclude
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
calorificcaloric
evoketo call forth or up: such as
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard