GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

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WordMeaning
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
immobilitynot moving : motionless
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed