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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mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes