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 |
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adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
outmoded | not being in style |
plumage | the feathers of a bird |
ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |