GRE Word List

PIECEMEAL

one piece at a time : gradually

The meaning of the word piecemeal is one piece at a time : gradually.

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WordMeaning
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent