GRE Word List
CUMULATIVE
increasing by successive additions
The meaning of the word cumulative is increasing by successive additions.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| partial | of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |