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
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
withholdto hold back from action : check
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
festerto generate pus
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
brawnthe flesh of a boar
spoofdeceive
clientelea body of clients
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently