GRE Word List

PERCUSSION

the act of percussing: such as

The meaning of the word percussion is the act of percussing: such as.

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WordMeaning
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
quarrygame
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate