GRE Word List

CRESCENDO

a gradual increase

The meaning of the word crescendo is a gradual increase.

Random words

WordMeaning
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
delusivelikely to delude
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging