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 |
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onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
immune | not susceptible or responsive |
perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |