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 |
|---|---|
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| diadem | crown |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |