GRE Word List
MODULATE
to tune to a key or pitch
The meaning of the word modulate is to tune to a key or pitch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| spoof | deceive |