GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

Random words

WordMeaning
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
tillerone that tills : cultivator
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent