GRE Word List
CUMULATIVE
increasing by successive additions
The meaning of the word cumulative is increasing by successive additions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| executioner | one who executes |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |