GRE Word List
CRESCENDO
a gradual increase
The meaning of the word crescendo is a gradual increase.
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| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
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| pending | during |
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
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