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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| plumb | a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |