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
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
gazettenewspaper
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
propulsivetending or having power to propel
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
poreto gaze intently
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter