GRE Word List
CUMULATIVE
increasing by successive additions
The meaning of the word cumulative is increasing by successive additions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |