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

WordMeaning
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
rotundaa round building
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating