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
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
savoryhaving savor: such as
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate