GRE Word List

GAMUT

the whole series of recognized musical notes

The meaning of the word gamut is the whole series of recognized musical notes.

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manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
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perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
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chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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