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
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
distantseparated in space : away
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal