GRE Word List

CUMULATIVE

increasing by successive additions

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

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WordMeaning
demurto take exception : object
clipperone that clips something
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
meniala person doing menial work
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration