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
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
inadvertentlyunintentional
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
garishclothed in vivid colors
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate