GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

Random words

WordMeaning
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
codifyto reduce to a code
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
divaprima donna
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
diluteattenuate
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business