GRE Word List
GENRE
particular variety of art or literature
The meaning of the word genre is particular variety of art or literature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ardor | heat; passion; zeal; ADJ. ardent |
| insalubrious | unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place |
| plumber | one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes) |
| concurrent | happening at the same time; in agreement |
| temperate | moderate; restrained; self-controlled; moderate in respect to temperature; CF. temperance: moderation and self-restraint; abstinence of alcoholic drinks; Ex. temperance society |
| innate | inborn |
| grisly | ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies |
| virus | disease communicator |
| linger | loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days. |
| prosper | become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care |