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
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
tactfulhaving or showing tact
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded