GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

Random words

WordMeaning
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
unfrockdefrock
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
incontinentnot continent: such as