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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chastiseto censure severely : castigate
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
trickleto issue or fall in drops
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
legerdemainsleight of hand
hortatoryhortative
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued