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
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
dys-abnormal
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
dementedmad