GRE Word List
MADRIGAL
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
The meaning of the word madrigal is pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| dilemma | situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options; problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives |
| badger | pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a kind of mountain animal |
| tantamount | equivalent in effect or value; Ex. This invasion is tantamount to a declaration of war; CF. amount |
| abdicate | renounce; give up (position, right, or responsibility) |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| stipend | pay for services |
| nuance | shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction |
| irate | angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath |
| rip | tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N. |
| atheistic | denying the existence of God; N. atheism |