GRE Word List

METER

systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm

The meaning of the word meter is systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm.

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hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
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punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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