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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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice