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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| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
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| filth | foul or putrid matter |
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