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
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
averto declare positively