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).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| trance | stupor |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |