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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WordMeaning
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
depredationto lay waste : plunder
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
schemea plan or program of action
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing