GRE Word List
MOTIF
a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
The meaning of the word motif is a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| implicate | to bring into intimate or incriminating connection |