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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| espouse | marry |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |