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
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
compressto press or squeeze together
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)