GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

Random words

WordMeaning
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
brevityshortness of duration
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income