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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hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
outgoinggoing away : departing
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
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anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band