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
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
fervidvery hot : burning
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
censurea judgment involving condemnation
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean