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
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful