GRE Word List

PASTICHE

a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work

The meaning of the word pastiche is a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work.

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WordMeaning
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
disconcertto throw into confusion
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
calorificcaloric
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
precipitousprecipitate
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)