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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marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
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progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
significanthaving meaning
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
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stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible