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

WordMeaning
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
plummetto fall perpendicularly
flushto fly away suddenly
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face