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 |
|---|---|
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| violate | break |