GRE Word List

CULMINATION

the action of culminating

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

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WordMeaning
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
severto put or keep apart : divide
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness