GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

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

Random words

WordMeaning
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
allureto entice by charm or attraction
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
filthfoul or putrid matter
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
ephemerallasting a very short time