GRE Word List
CUMULATIVE
increasing by successive additions
The meaning of the word cumulative is increasing by successive additions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| unfrock | defrock |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |