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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felonone who has committed a felony
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
nutritiousnourishing
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate