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

WordMeaning
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
porouspossessing or full of pores