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
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
flushto fly away suddenly
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future