GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

The meaning of the word gradation is a series forming successive stages.

Random words

WordMeaning
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
writheto twist into coils or folds
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family