GRE Word List

ORATORIO

a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery

The meaning of the word oratorio is a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery.

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WordMeaning
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
gnarlsnarl
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
consignto give over to another's care