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.

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discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
donto put on (an article of clothing)
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality