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
leave-takingdeparture
imbibedrink
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
elusivetending to elude: such as
veerto change direction or course
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
pendulouspoised without visible support