GRE Word List

GENRE

a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

The meaning of the word genre is a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

Random words

WordMeaning
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
sciondescendant
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body