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
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants