GRE Word List
MADRIGAL
a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
The meaning of the word madrigal is a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| distend | extend |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |