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
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
stringenttight
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year