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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catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
siblingsib
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contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question