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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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
transpireto take place : go on
renderto melt down
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
vitalof the utmost importance
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
quenchput out
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate