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
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
regimeregimen
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
motleyvariegated in color
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore