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 |
|---|---|
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
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