GRE Word List
PIECEMEAL
one piece at a time : gradually
The meaning of the word piecemeal is one piece at a time : gradually.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| lode | waterway |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| faculty | ability |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |