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
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
brook | creek |