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
supersedeto cause to be set aside
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
hazarda source of danger
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
enhanceheighten
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
rightfuljust
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender