GRE Word List
ELEGY
a poem in elegiac couplets
The meaning of the word elegy is a poem in elegiac couplets.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |