GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

The meaning of the word cumulative is increasing by successive additions.

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WordMeaning
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
overweeningarrogant
obsessivetending to cause obsession
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God