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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |