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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stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
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futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
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