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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bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
chafeirritate
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
exudeto ooze out
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate