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
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
raspto rub with something rough
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
amalgama mixture of different elements
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy