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
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
commemorateto call to remembrance
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
notcha V-shaped indentation
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
finishto come to an end : terminate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression