GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

The meaning of the word gradation is a series forming successive stages.

Random words

WordMeaning
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
pugilistfighter