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
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
siftto put through a sieve
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition