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.

Random words

WordMeaning
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
sleightdeceitful craftiness
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
cessiona yielding to another : concession
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
renderto melt down