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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| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
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| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
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