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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| Word | Meaning |
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| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| suffocate | to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |