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
aptitudeinclination
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
carefreefree from care: such as
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
retiringreserved
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful