GRE Word List
PASTICHE
imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
The meaning of the word pastiche is imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists.
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subsume | include (as a member of a group); encompass |
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pragmatic | practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill |
abridge | condense or shorten |
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interminable | endless |
intransigence | refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising |
contravene | contradict; oppose; violate (a rule, law, or custom); N. contravention |
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