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
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
licensepermission to act
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
galea strong current of air:
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface