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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rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
supplicantone who supplicates
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
bevya large group or collection
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
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ancestryline of descent : lineage