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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ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
abbreviateto make briefer