GRE Word List

SUMMATION

the act or process of forming a sum : addition

The meaning of the word summation is the act or process of forming a sum : addition.

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surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
gorgea narrow passage through land
effeteno longer fertile
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
charlatanquack
emetican agent that induces vomiting