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
compriseto be made up of
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
breadthdistance from side to side : width
connivancethe act of conniving