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.

Random words

WordMeaning
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
condigndeserved
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case