GRE Word List
GROTESQUE
a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
The meaning of the word grotesque is a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
