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
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
growlrumble
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
hortatoryhortative
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)