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.

Random words

WordMeaning
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
immobilitynot moving : motionless
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
invoketo petition for help or support
sparenot being used
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic