GRE Word List
PERCUSSION
the act of percussing: such as
The meaning of the word percussion is the act of percussing: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| dominate | rule |