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
contrivancea thing contrived
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
jesta joking or mocking remark
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
schemea plan or program of action
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health