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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WordMeaning
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
porouspossessing or full of pores
inanimatenot animate:
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion