GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

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solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
postulatedemand
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
repudiateto refuse to accept
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
missivea written communication : letter