Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A pause in a line of poetry or music that occurs naturally, often to create a break in rhythm or to emphasize a point.

Example: The poet used a caesura to create a dramatic pause in the middle of the line.

Definition: Relating to a pause or break in a line of poetry or a sentence, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

Example: The poet used a caesural pause to enhance the emotional impact of the verse.

Definition: Someone who is clever and careful, often avoiding giving direct answers or revealing too much information.

Example: The cagey politician avoided answering the question directly.

Definition: More cautious or secretive than someone or something else, often to avoid being tricked or to keep information hidden.

Example: She was cagier than her colleagues when discussing the project details.

Definition: This word describes someone who is very secretive or cautious, often avoiding giving away information or being open about their thoughts.

Example: The cagiest of the group kept all their plans hidden from the others.

Definition: In a way that is cautious and secretive, often to avoid being caught or to keep something hidden.

Example: She spoke cagily about her plans for the future, not wanting to reveal too much.

Definition: The quality of being secretive or cautious, often avoiding giving information or being open.

Example: Her caginess made it difficult for the team to trust her during the project.

Definition: Being careful not to give too much information or to be secretive about something.

Example: She was cagy about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to reveal too much.

Definition: To persuade someone to do something by using gentle and repeated requests, teasing, or flattery.

Example: She tried to cajole him into going to the party with her.

Definition: The action of persuading someone to do something by using flattery or gentle urging.

Example: His cajolement of the committee members helped him win their support for the project.