GRE Word List

MODE

an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval

The meaning of the word mode is an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval.

Random words

WordMeaning
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
dieto pass from physical life : expire