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
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
healthyenjoying good health
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
bewareto be on one's guard
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity