GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
inundateoverwhelm
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments