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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WordMeaning
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely