GRE Word List

UNISON

identity in musical pitch

The meaning of the word unison is identity in musical pitch.

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wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
brackishsomewhat salty
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
nubileof marriageable condition or age
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
desperatehaving lost hope