GRE Word List

CULMINATION

the action of culminating

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
quotidianoccurring every day
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination