GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

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

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WordMeaning
posthumousborn after the death of the father
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
brackishsomewhat salty
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative