GRE Word List
CADENCE
the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
The meaning of the word cadence is the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
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| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
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| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
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| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |