GRE Word List
CODA
a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
The meaning of the word coda is a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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