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
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
hydrophobiarabies
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
steeplofty
cartographerone that makes maps