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
arcadea long arched building or gallery
yena strong desire or propensity
smughighly self-satisfied
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
retainto keep in possession or use