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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |