GRE Word List
BAROQUE
of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
The meaning of the word baroque is of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| romp | one that romps |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |