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.

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repudiateto refuse to accept
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
deliriuman acute (see acute
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur