GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

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WordMeaning
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
demeritoffense
omnipotentalmighty
gerontocracyrule by elders
bewareto be on one's guard