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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WordMeaning
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
immunenot susceptible or responsive
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair