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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decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
healthyenjoying good health