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
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
catechismoral instruction
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
lanknot well filled out : slender
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal