GRE Word List

MEDLEY

a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces

The meaning of the word medley is a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces.

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WordMeaning
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
celerityrapidity of motion or action
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
spatefreshet
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste