GRE Word List

CULMINATION

the action of culminating

The meaning of the word culmination is the action of culminating.

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WordMeaning
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
regimeregimen
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
imminentready to take place : happening soon
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby