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
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
lateralof or relating to the side
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
retiringreserved
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it