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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scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
acmethe highest point or stage
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
descryto catch sight of
trappingsoutward signs
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
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