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
palliddeficient in color : wan
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely