GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

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

Random words

WordMeaning
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
queruloushabitually complaining
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
cavalcadea procession (see procession