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
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
subsistencereal being : existence
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
redressto set right : remedy
hovelan open shed or shelter
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness