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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| mangy | shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance |
| prevalent | widespread; generally accepted |
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| parity | equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate |
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| disquisition | formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report |
| bicker | quarrel |
