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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philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
comestibleedible
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
plummetto fall perpendicularly
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation