GRE Word List
TEMPO
the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
The meaning of the word tempo is the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
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| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
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| leave-taking | departure |
| seemly | good-looking |
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| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |