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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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clichea trite phrase or expression
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
malodoroushaving a bad odor
overseesurvey
impedimentsomething that impedes
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments