GRE Word List

GRADATION

a series forming successive stages

The meaning of the word gradation is a series forming successive stages.

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modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
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alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
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viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
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