GRE Word List

CULMINATION

the action of culminating

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

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WordMeaning
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
genuflectto bend the knee
requiema mass for the dead
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle