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 |
|---|---|
| veer | to change direction or course |
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |