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.

Random words

WordMeaning
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
groombridegroom
prosperousauspicious
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water