GRE Word List

CANTATA

a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment

The meaning of the word cantata is a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment.

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WordMeaning
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
sobernot intoxicated
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
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avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil