GRE Word List
GRADATION
a series forming successive stages
The meaning of the word gradation is a series forming successive stages.
Random words
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| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
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| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
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