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
tactfulhaving or showing tact
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
cringeto recoil in distaste
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
malcontenta discontented person:
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference