GRE Word List

PERCUSSION

the act of percussing: such as

The meaning of the word percussion is the act of percussing: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
uprightperpendicular
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion