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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |