GRE Word List

LIBRETTO

the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater

The meaning of the word libretto is the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater.

Random words

WordMeaning
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
dapperneat and trim in appearance
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of