GRE Word List

STACCATO

cut short or apart in performing : disconnected

The meaning of the word staccato is cut short or apart in performing : disconnected.

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perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
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metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
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imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
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subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place