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
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
flaccidnot firm or stiff
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
disquietudeanxiety