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
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
growlrumble
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to