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.

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WordMeaning
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
founderone that founds or establishes
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
dearthscarcity that makes dear
commandeerto compel to perform military service
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name