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
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
atypicalnot typical : irregular
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
paramourlover
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
degradationthe act or process of degrading
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
humdrummonotonous